Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma

Main area: Ophthalmology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time / Part time (40 hours per week, On-call part time also considered)

Job ref: 362-A-24-6937333

Employer: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Town: Stockport

Salary: £105,504-139,882

Closing: 11/03/2025 23:59

Interview date: 10/04/2025

Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient-focused workforce.

Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’

In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with ‘Our values-based behaviours’ (see additional documentation) and provide examples.

Job overview

The role involves developing the glaucoma service within the Ophthalmology Department. The consultant will provide high-quality care for glaucoma patients through outpatient clinics, surgical interventions, and laser treatments. In addition to clinical work, the role includes review of casualty patients and general ophthalmology patient reviews, teaching, research, service development, and contribution to clinical governance.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
• Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Commitment to taking part in the annual appraisal process.
• Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt.
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Provide specialist glaucoma care, including diagnosis, medical management, laser treatments, and surgical interventions.
• Run dedicated glaucoma clinics and contribute to general ophthalmology clinics.
• Manage complex glaucoma cases and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota for ophthalmic emergencies.

Clinical Governance:

• Contribute to clinical governance, including quality assurance, safety measures, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical risk management processes.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 5 years experience
• NHS experience
• Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
• Computer literacy and IT skills

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity

Experience

• Proven experience in managing complex Glaucoma

Knowledge

• Higher Medical Degree / Diploma Competency in glaucoma surgery.
• High volume cataract surgery experience

Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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