Position
Consultant Ophthalmologist – Paediatric Ophthalmology (Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton Hospital, Crewe)
Key responsibilities
- Provide 6.5 programmed activities per week, including 5 primary appointments (PA) for Direct Clinical Care and 1.25 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
- Deliver comprehensive ophthalmology services, including both general and paediatric subspecialty care.
- Participate fully in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Promote Clinical Governance and participate in clinical audit and research activities.
- Supervise and support clinical staff, including trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice.
- MBBS and FRCophth or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
Desirable qualifications
- PhD, MD or other high degree.
Experience – Essential
- Clinical training and breadth of experience equivalent to UK CCT Ophthalmology.
- Extensive experience in paediatric ophthalmology, including surgical management of paediatric strabismus and leading the Retinopathy of Prematurity screening service.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and independent management on a wide range of problems, both emergency and elective.
- Demonstrated competency in all areas of ophthalmology for consultant level practice.
- Commitment to effective departmental management and awareness of service management issues.
Experience – Desirable
- Recognised fellowship training in Paediatric Ophthalmology.
- Experience in managing adult oculo‑motility disorders, running outpatient clinics and performing surgical intervention.
Abilites – Essential
- Proven ability to conduct clinical and operative ophthalmology across all areas.
- Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills, leading teams by positive example.
- Strong communication skills with staff at all levels and patients.
- Commitment to clinical risk management and governance.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Abilities – Desirable
- Understanding of business planning and contracting.
- Proven experience in leading or facilitating change processes.
Audit and Research – Essential
- Proven involvement in clinical audit.
- Track record of ophthalmology research with evidence of publications.
Audit and Research – Desirable
- Publication record in subspecialty area of interest.
Teaching and Education – Essential
- Evidence of accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC.
Teaching and Education – Desirable
- Evidence of accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC.
Other – Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
- Commitment to clinical risk management and governance.
- Solid team‑working skills and ability to establish good working relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexible, adaptable to competing demands and committed to modern practices.
- Good skills in applying research outcomes to clinical problems.
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