Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Glaucoma
Burnley, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is able to manage clinics independently, take part in the development and running of the service, supervise trainees and staff grades, and who is able to undertake complex cataract and glaucoma procedures in dependently. The post holder would be encouraged in developing an integrated service integrating optometrists in the management of stable glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.
Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.
Minimum Requirements
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice
Entry on specialist register via:-
The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes; consultants, associate specialist, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr B S Fernando Job title: Clinical Director Email address: ann.cole@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01282 805252
Mr V Shankar
Consultant Glaucoma
01282 805252
Mrs Sue Anderson
Directorate Manager of Ophthalmology
01254 7384142
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Ophthalmology - Glaucoma
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Ophthalmology service, practicing the full remit of the specialty. Please note the job plan advertised in an example.
Any applicant should have entry on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of being placed on the register.
Minimum Requirements
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with license to practice
Entry on specialist register via:-
- CCT ( proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- FRCOphth or equivalent
The service encompasses outpatient clinics (conducted at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals), an emergency eye service at Burnley General Hospital and a dedicated twin operating theatre suite at the Burnley site. In addition, there are outreach clinics at Accrington, Rossendale and Clitheroe. The medical team includes; consultants, associate specialist, specialty doctors, senior clinical fellows and also trainees at ST1-6 level. There is a subspecialty lead structure in place.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr B S Fernando Job title: Clinical Director Email address: ann.cole@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01282 805252
Mr V Shankar
Consultant Glaucoma
01282 805252
Mrs Sue Anderson
Directorate Manager of Ophthalmology
01254 7384142
