Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilties
communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Skills and Abilties
able to form good professional relationships with departments and work as mdt
- Skills and Abilties
supervise junior staff
- Skills and Abilties
Ability to lead
- Knowledge and Experience
Completion of at least 4 years full time post grad training or equivalent
- Knowledge and Experience
Full registration and licence to practice GMC
- Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrate through understanding of health service delivery in the uk
- Knowledge and Experience
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
- Qualifications and Education
MBChB,MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Values behavioural and attitudes
role models trusts behaviour framework, compassionate, respectful and inclusive
- Values behavioural and attitudes
Demonstrates sensitivity and empathy
- Values behavioural and attitudes
meets the service needs in terms of quality and performance standards
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications and Education
FRCOphth or equivalent or studying for further exams
Job overview
*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply*
The primary purpose of the position is to provide a general ophthalmology service based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the key responsibilities for this role are to provide general Ophthalmic services under the supervision of a consultant Ophthalmologist, working across theatre, specialist eye casualty and general clinics, supporting with triage of referrals and working as part of the on call 24 hour cover for emergencies as part of the 1 in 8 on call rota.
Main duties of the job
To provide general Ophthalmic services, under the supervision of a consultant ophthalmologist. The post-holder would also be supported to develop a particular interest in a subspeciality area, complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist and general clinics, support the eye department 24 hour on call for emergencies as part of the non-resident on call rota, be involved in triage of referrals and supported professional activities including research and audit.
To have excellent team working skills and the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. To deliver clinical and quality targets both agreed nationally and locally.
Duties will be divided between direct care delivery and supporting activities such as administration and professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Speciality Doctor Ophthalmology with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 31 Oct 2026.
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