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Applications are invited for a 12-month fixed term Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week
This post presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our department and work within our existing team of committed ophthalmic professionals.
Main Duties of the Job
The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants in order to provide a complete ophthalmology service. Sub-specialty interests will be accommodated where possible, and the successful candidate will be expected to work to support and further develop the management of Ophthalmology. They will also be expected to take part in the general consultant on-call rota.
The on-call commitment is shared with Arrowe Park Hospital Consultants and is currently 1 in 16. The post holder will also join the on-duty rota which is also 1 in 16.
You will be joining our team of 9 Consultants, 4 Specialty Doctors, 3 Specialty Trainees and 1 ST1/2 Trust doctor, plus our team of Ophthalmic nurses, Optometrists and Orthoptists.
The post will be based at The Countess of Chester Hospital site, but also includes outpatient clinic and theatre work for cataract surgery at the new Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre at Victoria Infirmary Northwich (VIN).
The Countess of Chester Hospital is situated in a beautiful location on the outskirts of the historic Roman City of Chester. We are within easy access of Liverpool, Manchester Airport, North Wales and the Lake District. The Trust is committed to continued professional development, and to a culture of ongoing service improvement.
About Us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership.
Job Responsibilities
For Detailed Description, Please See Job Description.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Skills
* FRCOphth or equivalent
* On Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
Essential Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
* Wide clinical experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Strabismus
* Experience in cataract surgery
* Participation in on-call
Essential Teaching & Training Experience
* Experience / interest in teaching
Essential Personal Attributes
* Ability to integrate within, motivate, and provide professional leadership in a multi-disciplinary team
Employer Details
Employer Name: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
Employer's Website: Countess of Chester Hospital
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