Medical Retina Consultant in Woodside

The basic contract is for 7 programmed activities; however there will need to be a discussion with the post-holder regarding the final job plan/on-call arrangements, prior to commencement of the appointment. This post is subject to change in relation to site working and may be impacted upon by future service transformation i.e. Better Health Programme The post will provide ophthalmic care for residents within the catchment area of County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust. The timetable will include clinical sessions at 2 Hospitals Bishop Auckland General (BAH), and Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH). The Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation (NORI) Institute opens later this year. NORI will work with the regions new specialist eye hospital. It will use eye data to help spot early signs of other health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic colleague to join our Ophthalmologists at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust., You will provide specialist Consultant Led out-patient medical retina clinics: Macular RVO DMO Stable macular virtual clinics Support sub-speciality clinics where appropriate Support Emergency clinics where appropriate Uveitis To provide teaching and education to trainees, Trust doctors, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurse practitioners to enhance future models of care and expansion within the specialty. Opportunity to work with service leads to conduct service improvement, transformation and research.

• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence, MRCOphth or FRCOphth or equivalent
• Specialist registration, Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology
• Evidence of extensive experience and training in assessing and treating patients in General Ophthalmology / on-call settings and MR sub-specialties, Evidence of experience in planning and / or managing MR services including injection service
• Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology, Evidence of experience in planning and / or managing MR services including injection service
• Understanding current issues within Ophthalmology and the future direction of the specialty
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Ophthalmology

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.

We are part of the North East Central Alliance. This is a formal partnership between County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Together, we cover a large area in the heart of the region. We provide care and services for more than 1 million people. This is just under half of the entire North East population. Across our two Trusts there are more than 15,000 NHS staff who provide care. They look after people who need care at home, in the community, or in hospital.

Our work together as an alliance focusses on where we can bring the most benefits for patients and staff. It is about how we improve services and make them stronger. Key to this is our workforce. By joining us, you will help create a stronger, more resilient clinical team for the future. With this, we aim to give you a better work life balance. You will have the chance to develop services in one of the biggest and most vibrant parts of our region and make a real difference to peoples lives.

About this post

The main base for this role is Darlington and Bishop Auckland but you may need to work in other locations to support the service and patient need. You will help plan how patients receive care in the future, grow online and virtual services, and support one of the largest eye care services in the NHS. You will join one of the most research active eye teams in the country.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-Le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.