Consultant in Ophthalmology

Are you a Consultant in Ophthalmology?

Join our team on the beautiful Isle of Man, where we are aiming to become the best small Island based health and care system

If you would like to achieve a fantastic work-life balance with a professionally satisfying job, then this could be the job for you

**About the hospital and service**

This role will focus upon the development and provision of a whole medical retina service including treatment of wet ARMD, retinal vascular disease, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis etc. You will be involved in the implementation of the community diabetic eye screening service across the Island along with hospital eye service provision.

The Ophthalmology Department is presently providing general services for cataracts, glaucoma and medical retina diseases, with patients requiring tertiary care being transferred to Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Currently, wet ARMD reviews and intra-vitreal injection clinics are held on the Island under the auspices of Aintree University Hospital (as part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) which provides remote consultant supervision for the locum Associate Specialist who runs this clinic at Noble’s Hospital on Fridays.

You will be working as one of two consultants with a supportive and friendly team comprising two middle grade doctors and nursing support.

**What can this role offer me?**

By joining us you will be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You will also have access to the fantastic training and development facilities we have, including an onsite training centre and simulation suite. We recognise the need for all medical staff on the Island to maintain connections with medicine in the United Kingdom, and we provide generous study leave with pay and expenses to attend approved conferences and workshops.

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us, download our benefits guide from the bottom of the advert.

**About the Island and relocating**

On the Island you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you will have lots of places to explore

There are lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The Island is well connected to the UK, and you will also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).

To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.

Interview expenses and a relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. To find out more about our relocation package, download the leaflet below.

**Do you know someone who could be perfect for this role?**

Let them know about this vacancy and refer them via** **our new **Employee Referral Scheme**

To ensure referrals are eligible, and to find out more about the terms and conditions of the scheme, you can download the scheme policy here.

**How to find out more and apply**

**Additional information**

Please note an enhanced (with barring) police check is required for this post** **which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

**We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment**

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at **hr.gov.im/careers