Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Ophthalmology- Glaucoma / Anterior Segment

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Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals would like to invite applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma / Anterior Segment .

This is an exciting time to be an ophthalmologist at our Trust. The service has undergone an £18million investment and transformation which has led to the opening of our flagship site - The Lancashire Eye Centre, based at Chorley District Hospital. Services are also provided at Royal Preston Hospital.

Our department is committed to providing an excellent standard of care to our local and regional population and is looking for an exceptionally motivated and dynamic individual to contribute to the team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will: -

  • Support the subspecialty service ensuring robust pathways are inplace for a high quality, modern patient experience.
  • Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley hospitals.
  • Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

About us

The post holder will join a team of 11 consultants and gives an opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to lead and develop the medical retina service in an ideal environment. In addition to all types of modern technology and diagnostics equipment, the individual will have access to a team of optometrists, junior doctors and specialist nurse injectors as well as consultant peers.

Details

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-CA703

Job locations

Chorley District Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

  • What we can offer
  • Job Plan/On-call Requirements
  • The Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

  • What we can offer
  • Job Plan/On-call Requirements
  • The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCOPhth or equivalent
  • Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
  • Management course/ certification

Experience

Essential

  • Sub-speciality training and experience
  • Computer Skills
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor

Desirable

  • Trained Educational Supervisor
  • Subspecialty fellowship

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of Clinical Leadership
  • Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Desirable

  • Experience of leadership and management

Research & Development

Essential

  • Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

  • Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCOPhth or equivalent
  • Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
  • Management course/ certification

Experience

Essential

  • Sub-speciality training and experience
  • Computer Skills
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor

Desirable

  • Trained Educational Supervisor
  • Subspecialty fellowship

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of Clinical Leadership
  • Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Desirable

  • Experience of leadership and management

Research & Development

Essential

  • Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

  • Evidence of peer reviewed publications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley District Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP


Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley District Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP


Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Miss Shveta Bansal

shveta.bansal@lthtr.nhs.uk

07818061751

Details

Date posted

20 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-CA703

Job locations

Chorley District Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP


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