Job summary
This 12 month locum role is a fantastic opportunity for Ophthalmology doctors with a special interest in Oculo-plastics . The Locum will provide high-quality care for patients through outpatient clinics, surgical interventions, and treatments. In addition to clinical work, the role includes review of casualty patients and general ophthalmology patient reviews, teaching, research, service development, and contribution to clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan
- Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical audit.
- Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process.
- Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
- Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as "Duties of a Doctor", "Good Medical Practice", & the "GMC Performance Procedures" .
- In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the Trust
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role
The successful candidate will provide consultant-level care in general ophthalmology alongside specialist oculo-plastic services. The post includes outpatient clinics, procedural work appropriate to experience, and participation in the 1:9 on-call rota.
Main Duties
Deliver high-quality consultant-led care in general ophthalmology
Provide assessment and management of oculo-plastic conditions, including eyelid, lacrimal, and peri-orbital disease
Undertake oculo-plastic procedures in line with skills and service requirements
Participate in outpatient clinics and theatre/procedure sessions
Contribute to the 1:9 ophthalmology on-call rota
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service development
Support teaching and supervision of trainees and other staff, as appropriate
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role
The successful candidate will provide consultant-level care in general ophthalmology alongside specialist oculo-plastic services. The post includes outpatient clinics, procedural work appropriate to experience, and participation in the 1:9 on-call rota.
Main Duties
Deliver high-quality consultant-led care in general ophthalmology
Provide assessment and management of oculo-plastic conditions, including eyelid, lacrimal, and peri-orbital disease
Undertake oculo-plastic procedures in line with skills and service requirements
Participate in outpatient clinics and theatre/procedure sessions
Contribute to the 1:9 ophthalmology on-call rota
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service development
Support teaching and supervision of trainees and other staff, as appropriate
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 years experience
- Glaucoma experience
- Glaucoma surgery
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical education
- Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Desirable
- Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in managing complex Oculo-plastics
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Post Graduate Medical
Knowledge
Essential
- Higher Medical Degree / Diploma Competency in Oculo-plastics Surgery
Desirable
- High volume cataract surgery experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 years experience
- Glaucoma experience
- Glaucoma surgery
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical education
- Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Desirable
- Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in managing complex Oculo-plastics
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Post Graduate Medical
Knowledge
Essential
- Higher Medical Degree / Diploma Competency in Oculo-plastics Surgery
Desirable
- High volume cataract surgery experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
