Fixed Term 12 months
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Locum Medical Retina Consultant to join the Ophthalmology Department and provide specialist care for patients with a range of medical retinal conditions. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, consultant-led outpatient services, assessing and managing complex retinal cases and ensuring safe, effective and timely treatment in accordance with established clinical guidelines and local protocols.
Fixed Term 12 months
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Locum Medical Retina Consultant to join the Ophthalmology Department and provide specialist care for patients with a range of medical retinal conditions. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, consultant-led outpatient services, assessing and managing complex retinal cases and ensuring safe, effective and timely treatment in accordance with established clinical guidelines and local protocols.
The postholder will be responsible for the consultant-level assessment and management of patients with medical retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema and other retinal vascular and macular disorders. Responsibilities will include the interpretation of retinal imaging, delivery of appropriate laser treatments and intravitreal injections, and the development of individualised treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will also participate in the general ophthalmology on‑call rota, providing 24‑hour on‑call cover on a 1:9 basis.
The postholder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary ophthalmology team to ensure continuity of care, maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety, and contribute to the effective delivery of ophthalmology services throughout the locum appointment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
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
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nadia Chaudhry Job title: Clinical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist Email address: Nadia.chaudhry@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01614194095
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