Specialty Dr Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology Department based at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has an opportunity for a suitably qualified Doctor to join our team.

We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing speciality Doctor with the ability to practice across a range of sub-specialities including but not limiting to Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Cornea, Oculoplastic, Cataract, Emergency and General Ophthalmology.

The ability to undertake interocular injections would also be required.

The department is a teaching environment supporting the educational and clinical development of junior trainees and non-medical teams (including Nurse Practitioners, Orthoptists and Optometrists) therefore will be expected to support their development within extended roles.
Main duties of the job

To undertake new and follow-up out-patient clinics across all sub-specialties, being able to investigate, diagnose and manage with autonomy under the supervision of a Consultant.

Be part of Ophthalmology emergency department cover team to provide complex and non-complex consultations and appropriate follow-up.

Undertake interocular injections as required.

Undertake triage of urgent and routine new referrals allocating patients to the most appropriate clinic.

Support the education and training of colleagues within the eye care team and external health professionals as required.

WORKING FOR THE ORGANISATION

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.

There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself.

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 focussed workforce.

We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.

We care

We respect

We listen

Applications are invited for the above position, to commence as soon as possible. This is a substantive post within an expanding Ophthalmology team.

9 Ophthalmology Consultants, middle grade posts. The department is also supported by a number of highly trained Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners and an Orthoptic department..

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC.

Informal enquiries to the Clinical Lead Mr. Khalid Ikram on 0161 419 4094