Consultant in Ophthalmology with Paediatric Ophthalmology

Job overview

Applications are invited for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty in Paediatric Ophthalmology at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will join a team of 11 Consultant Ophthalmologists based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. This a replacement post. You will be required to participate both in General Ophthalmology and have a complimentary sub-specialty interest in Paediatrics.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).

The post is offered based at 6.5 Programmed Activities per week, however the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance. These types of arrangements are already supported within the department for some of the team.

This is one of several Ophthalmology Consultant posts currently available at Mid Cheshire Hospitals. These vacancies have arisen through natural staff movement, such as colleagues relocating closer to home, creating a natural and positive opportunity to grow our team. We are excited to welcome innovative, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking department

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.

The proposed AAC date is 23.06.2026.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at Leighton Hospital and involves clinics at Victoria infirmary in Northwich. You will join a team of Consultants providing comprehensive Ophthalmic services to the local population. Current sub-specialty expertise includes Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Anterior segment and Paediatric Ophthalmology. The on-call commitment is anticipated to be 1 in 10.

You will also be required to participate fully in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and will be expected to promote Clinical Governance within the department.

The department is well supported by nine Specialty Doctors. There are currently three trainees of varying levels and experience on rotation from HEENW, new rotations of trainee doctors join every six months. These trainees require close clinical supervision from the Consultants who are actively involved in their training and development, both in clinic and in theatre.

The department is also supported by two Ophthalmic Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nine Ophthalmic Technicians, two Ophthalmic Photographers and comprehensive Orthoptic and Optometry departments. We have a large nursing team comprising of thirteen qualified nurses, and eighteen Health Care Assistants, as well as three members of the Ophthalmic triage team supporting our casualty referral service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There will be a minimum 5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC).

There will be 1.25 Supporting Professional Activites (SPA) per week.

There is a 1:8 on call non-resident rota which will include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. There is also an on call duty during normal working hours (9am – 5pm, Mondays – Fridays) which is on an approximate 1:11 basis, which is conducted alongside normal working duties.