Job overview
The Position applied for is a substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in Medical Retina and /or Neuro-Ophthalmology. The role requirements are to develop and support the existing medical retina service and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology service
Please see job description attached.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Develop and support the Subspecialty Service, ensuring robust pathways are in place for a high quality, modern patient experience.
- Supervise, train and mentor optometrists and orthoptists within the service.
- Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Ophthalmology service for the department.
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley hospitals.
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
- Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
- Develop close links with General Practitioners and Optometrists operating in the area.
- Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Mr. Steve Canty, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Sub-speciality training and experience
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Subspecialty fellowship
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOPhth or equivalent
- Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
- Management course/ certification
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist Retina and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, 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 03 Aug 2026.
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