[ref. d89657304] Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Glaucoma
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff.In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.
Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service).If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.
Our Values:
We Care
About each other
Our patients and their families
The communities we serve
The environment
We support them and deliver on their promises
We Respect
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in return
We Listen to
Each other
Our patients and their families
Our partners
We act and learn from what we hear
Job overview
The role involves developing the glaucoma service within the Ophthalmology Department. The consultant will provide high-quality care for glaucoma patients through outpatient clinics, surgical interventions, and laser treatments. In addition to clinical work, the role includes review of casualty patients and general ophthalmology patient reviews, teaching, research, service development, and contribution to clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities- Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan
- Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical audit.
- Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process.
- Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
- Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as “Duties of a Doctor”, “Good Medical Practice”, & the “GMC Performance Procedures” .
- In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the Trust
Working for our organisation
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- Provide specialist glaucoma care, including diagnosis, medical management, laser treatments, and surgical interventions such as trabeculectomy, MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery), and tube surgery.
- Run dedicated glaucoma clinics and contribute to general ophthalmology clinics as needed.
- Manage complex glaucoma cases and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Perform high-volume cataract surgery, particularly for glaucoma patients.
- Participate in the consultant on-call rota for ophthalmic emergencies.
- glaucoma multidisciplinary team, working with nurses, optometrists, and orthoptists.
Service Development:
Develop and expand the glaucoma service in line with best practice and NHS standards.- Implement innovative practices, including virtual clinics and enhanced diagnostic pathways.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives to enhance patient flow and outcomes.
- We treat our patients, their families and our staff with dignity and respect. We communicate with everyone in a clear and open way
- Ensure patient treatment plans are communicated effectively to patients, carers, and other relevant colleagues
- Ensure excellent and clear documentation in patient records
- Effective communication with the MDT team and admin teams around the planning of clinical activity
Clinical Governance:
- Contribute to clinical governance, including quality assurance, safety measures, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Ensure the delivery of evidence-based and patient-centered care.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical risk management processes.
- Overall responsibility for the clinical care of patients under direct care
- To provide high quality care to patients including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff and ACCPs, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital
- To clinically assess patients and present back clinical findings at ward rounds
- To undertake agreed management plan for the patients and monitor progress
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 5 years experience
- Glaucoma experience
- Glaucoma surgery
- NHS experience
- Post Graduate qualification in Medical education
- Evidence of Participation in Appraisal
- Computer literacy and IT skills
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional level
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to handle difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity
Experience
Essential criteria- Proven experience in managing complex Glaucoma
- Post Graduate qualification in Post Graduate Medical
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Higher Medical Degree / Diploma Competency in glaucoma surgery, including trabeculectomy, tubes and MIGS.
- High volume cataract surgery experience
Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.
From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce.Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.