Job summary
We are looking to appoint a consultant colleague for our developing department. To complement our existing services and sub specialisms, we would like to appoint an enthusiastic 'paediatric and/or medical retina/uveitis' specialist to join our expanding team. If you do not have expertise in these specific fields but have experience in another specialised Ophthalmic service, then we would still welcome your application for consideration.
Our desire is to provide excellent care for our patients in a happy and motivated team. This position is in addition to our existing medical retina/uveitis' and paediatric consultants.
This does represent an excellent opportunity to have input into shaping and developing services to provide the best care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated care centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital. All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary.
This post will require some cross-site working and will be a mix of clinic and surgical sessions. There is an on call commitment attached to this post. We would welcome an opportunity to show you our unit and to discuss with you how we are working to improve the care that we provide to patients.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold specialist registration with the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology
- Full registration with GMC
- Primary medical qualification (eg. MBChB)
Desirable
- fellowship level training
- working towards or attainment of higher degree
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric and/or medical retina experience
Skills
Essential
- Experience of managing change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold specialist registration with the GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology
- Full registration with GMC
- Primary medical qualification (eg. MBChB)
Desirable
- fellowship level training
- working towards or attainment of higher degree
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric and/or medical retina experience
Skills
Essential
- Experience of managing change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).