Consultant - Paediatric Ophthalmology
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 resident doctors, and who is able to undertake high volume complex cataract procedures independently. We need a well-motivated clinician who comes with innovative ideas to manage the ever-increasing referrals. The post holder would be encouraged in establishing an ocular motility/neuro ophthalmology service including Botox clinic working along the paediatric service.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Ophthalmology - Paediatrics
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
Mrs M Mohan
Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
01282 805252
Mrs Sue Anderson
Directorate Manager of Ophthalmology
01254 7384142
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Ophthalmology - Paediatrics
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
Mrs M Mohan
Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist
01282 805252
Mrs Sue Anderson
Directorate Manager of Ophthalmology
01254 7384142
