# Speciality Doctor Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speciality-doctor-ophthalmology/8b91a9b6-4d88-42b2-8a18-263f33a7e12c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speciality-doctor-ophthalmology/8b91a9b6-4d88-42b2-8a18-263f33a7e12c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (on call 5%) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T11:10:52.402Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Hazel_Grove/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8383774 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8383774?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilties **Essential** - communicate effectively orally and in writing - able to form good professional relationships with departments and work as mdt - supervise junior staff - Ability to lead ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Completion of at least 4 years full time post grad training or equivalent - Full registration and licence to practice GMC - Demonstrate through understanding of health service delivery in the uk - Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload ### Qualifications and Education **Essential** - MBChB,MBBS or equivalent medical qualification **Desirable** - FRCOphth or equivalent or studying for further exams ### Values behavioural and attitudes **Essential** - role models trusts behaviour framework, compassionate, respectful and inclusive - Demonstrates sensitivity and empathy - meets the service needs in terms of quality and performance standards ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [job description (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10712882) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) - [medical career pathway (pdf, 548.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2313) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.