About this role
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a fixed term locum Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join our recently expanded ophthalmology department. We are looking for the right person to join the busy Vitreoretinal service as an equal partner.
The VR service was established in 2019 to fill a great unmet need. Since then, the service has rapidly expanded and continues to do so. During the last 12 months over 600 VR procedures were performed and this continues to grow.
To provide expert clinical care for patients with vitreoretinal diseases, including advanced diagnostic assessment, laser treatment, intravitreal therapies, and vitreoretinal surgery. The consultant is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, leading multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service development, and participating in teaching, research, and clinical governance activities
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Work alongside our current Vitreoretinal Surgeons in delivering tertiary level care of thehighest clinical standard Share responsibility for managing all VR emergencies Supervise, educate and support doctors in training and allied healthcare professionals Help to develop and lead the subspecialty service, ensuring robust pathways are in place for a high quality, modern, patient experience Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning development and delivery of the Ophthalmology service for the directorate 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 Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods Develop close links with General Practitioners operating in the area Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
About us Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is set in a lovely part of the country with many good places to live. While Preston is a modern and vibrant city, the hospitals also sit very close to the beautiful Ribble Valley. The Ophthalmology Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is a dynamic, progressive service which is based across 2 sites (Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital). Our primary location is the newly opened Lancashire Eye Centre situated in Chorley District Hospital. The Centre was funded through an £18 million investment and comprises a 3 storey build with modern, state of the art outpatient and day case facilities on one site. There are over 20 consult rooms in outpatients and 3 modern spacious theatres. The unit is equipped with modern diagnostic facilities and infrastructure to provide high quality care.
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, MBChB, MD, or equivalent FRCOPhth or equivalent Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree MD, MSc, ChM, PhD Management course/ certification
Experience and Skills Essential
Sub-speciality training and experience in vitreoretinal surgery Completion of specialist ophthalmology training Advanced retinal diagnostic expertise High-volume vitreoretinal surgical capability Proficiency in OCT, fundus imaging, fluorescein angiography, and ocular ultrasonograph Management of complex ophthalmic emergencies Trained Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
Trained Educational Supervisor Subspecialty Fellowship
Management Essential
Evidence of Clinical Leadership and team management Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service developmen Decision-making under pressure Teaching and mentoring abilities.
Desirable
Experience of leadership and management
Research and Development Essential
Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
Evidence of peer reviewed publications and clinical trial involvement
Personal Essential
Excellent effective communication and counselling skills (with examples). Good organisational skills (with examples) Works well within a multidisciplinary environment Reside approximately 30 minutes travel to Chorley/Preston.
Health Essential
Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
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).
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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 Lancashire Eye Centre
Preston Road
Chorley
PR7 1PP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)