Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Oculo-plastics

This 12 month locum role is a fantastic opportunity for Ophthalmology doctors with a special interest in Oculo-plastics. The Locum will provide high-quality care for patients through outpatient clinics, surgical interventions, and 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, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process.
• Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as "Duties of a Doctor", "Good Medical Practice", & the "GMC Performance Procedures".
• In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the Trust.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

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. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

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, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consultant-led care in general ophthalmology
• Provide assessment and management of oculo-plastic conditions, including eyelid, lacrimal, and peri-orbital disease
• Undertake oculo-plastic procedures in line with skills and service requirements
• Participate in outpatient clinics and theatre/procedure sessions
• Contribute to the 1:9 ophthalmology on-call rota
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service development
• Support teaching and supervision of trainees and other staff, as appropriate

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 5 years experience
• NHS experience
• Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level

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 Oculo-plastics

Knowledge

• Higher Medical Degree / Diploma Competency in Oculo-plastics Surgery
• High volume cataract surgery experience

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.

Clinical Lead Consultant Ophthalmologist

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum