Consultant in Ophthalmology sub-specialty in Oculoplastics inCrewe inCrewe PUBLISHED
FRI 24 JAN 2025
In addition to clinical duties, the successful applicant will engage in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, ensuring the supervision and development of trainees. The department provides numerous resources, including Specialty Doctors, Ophthalmic Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and a robust nursing support team. The anticipated on-call commitment is 1 in 8, and shortlisted candidates will be required to visit the department prior to interview, with the proposed Appointment Advisory Committee date set for March 5, 2025.
Applications are invited for a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will join a team of nine Consultant Ophthalmologists based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. This post is a replacement post. You will be required to participate both in General Ophthalmology and have a complimentary sub-specialty interest in Oculoplastics.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).
The post is offered based on 6 Programmed Activities per week, however the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance. These types of arrangements are already supported within the department for some of the team.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.
Proposed AAC date is 5th March 2025.
The post will be based at Leighton Hospital and involves clinics at Victoria infirmary in Northwich. You will join a team of Consultants providing comprehensive Ophthalmic services to the local population. Current sub-specialty expertise includes Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Anterior segment and Paediatric Ophthalmology. The on-call commitment is anticipated to be 1 in 8.
You will also be required to participate fully in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and will be expected to promote Clinical Governance within the department.
The department is well supported by nine Specialty Doctors. There are currently three trainees of varying levels and experience on rotation from HEENW, new rotations of trainee doctors join every six months. These trainees require close clinical supervision from the Consultants who are actively involved in their training and development, both in clinic and in theatre.
The department is also supported by two Ophthalmic Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nine Ophthalmic Technicians, two Ophthalmic Photographers and comprehensive Orthoptic and Optometry departments. We have a large nursing team comprising of thirteen qualified nurses, and eighteen Health Care Assistants, as well as three members of the Ophthalmic triage team supporting our casualty referral service.
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This is a new post for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty interest Oculoplastics. The job plan will be based on 6 Programmed Activities per week.
The successful candidate will contribute to the overall delivery of the Ophthalmology service and will participate in an emergency on-call service on a 1:9 basis
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