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Job overview
The Consultant role is required to provide outpatient clinics, operating sessions, and on-call cover as part of a rota. The role is to work independently and autonomously, whilst also working as part of the wider Ophthalmology team with Consultant and Specialist colleagues, nursing, AHP, and admin staff.
The post appointee will undertake 10 PAs each week as per the job plan provided, but these will be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
This post will have a speciality interest in neuroophthalmology and strabismus and lead for paediatric ophthalmology in the unit.
Main duties of the job
Outpatients
Carry out independent outpatient clinics based on appropriate skills and experience. Clinics will include neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology. The number of clinics will be negotiated.
MDT approach from Nurses, Doctors, ANPs, Optometrists, Technicians and Orthoptists.
Supervision of AHP in delivered clinics e.g. optometry disc assessment, orthoptic shared care neuro-ophthalmology
The unit uses Open Eyes (Electronic Patient Record) to store, report and record all activity.
Provide clinical supervision of medical staff (ST1 to 8) as a shared responsibility with other senior medical colleagues.
To participate in the provision of cover on a shared basis with colleagues when unforeseen short notice absences occur.
May be required to cover for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safe running of the Department.
It is expected that all administrative work is completed to a high standard and in a timely fashion.
Inpatients
All Ophthalmic elective procedures are done as day case with hardly any admissions for overnight stay. There are some occasions where inpatient management is needed for emergency cases or patients who present with acute medical condition requiring overnight stay.
On-Call Rota
- The candidate is expected to support the second on-call rota, as part of the fair and consistent distribution of duties between staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities and expectations.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communication in English
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others’ perspectives
- Able to prioritise workload
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Clear and accurate record keeping
- Teaching skills
- Ability to be part of the second on call rota
- Compassionate and motivated clinician
Desirable
- Strong leadership skills
- Leadership in audit or Quallity Improvement
- Evidence of commitment to team building
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date on latest development of national guidance from RCOphth
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality issues
Experience
Essential
- Significant medical work (either a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification which is acceptable to the GMC
- Relevant experience in Ophthalmology
- Specialist training in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus/paediatric ophthalmology
- Experience of on-call and ability to deal with emergencies
- Relevant NHS Experience
- Evidence of participation of audit
- Experience of teaching junior staff
Desirable
- Experience in other ophthalmic subspecialities
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- FRCS/FRCOpth
- CCST or CESR completion – or within 6 months of completion
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or other higher degree
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This advert is for Consultant in Ophthalmology with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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