Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in GlaucomaNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustThe Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated care centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital. All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary. This post requires cross-site working, providing outpatient clinics from different sites and surgical work from mainly Rochdale Infirmary.
The advertised posts will complement a team of 10 Consultants, 4 Associate specialists, 2 speciality doctors and 5 junior clinical fellows.
This appointment 10PAs will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.
The Job Description indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Main duties of the jobLeadership and development of ophthalmic subspecialty work. The post holder will have a broad knowledge of Ophthalmology, including sub-speciality experience and knowledge of Glaucomain order to complement existing services.
About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person SpecificationQualificationsInclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview (CCST or CCT in Ophthalmology (or within six months of entitlement)FRCOphth or show evidence of equivalent training and experiencePost Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MScEvidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical LearnersKnowledgeBroad experience in the management of all aspects of OphthalmologyResearch Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitmentsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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