Job Description

This is a part time NHS Locum Consultant post and attracts 9 Programmed Activities per week.



Ophthalmology is part of the Planned Care Directorate at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) which is one of three Directorates within the Trust. The post holder is expected to have general ophthalmology experience and the post holder is expected to be fully competent in phacoemulsification - cataract surgery.



Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise and full details of the person specification.

Hours per week:

9 PA's

The key responsibilities of the role include:

The appointee will take a share of the Consultant Clinical responsibilities within the department. This will include:



Active involvement and leadership in management and decision making of complex ophthalmic cases.



Being available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.



Close liaison with the Operational Line managers and the Clinical Lead to ensure that waiting list targets and associated standards are achieved.



Ensuring that management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex needs.



NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year's experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history



Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.



If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.



Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.



Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.



As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).



Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.



We look forward to receiving your application.