Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
- Qualifications
Have at least 4 years’ full-time Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a Specialty Training programme or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee in Ophthalmology
- Experience and Skills
Have equivalent experience and competencies, in relation to qualifications
- Research and Development
Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Hold a higher diploma e.g. MRCOphth, MRCSEd.
- Qualifications
Hold ALS certification
- Qualifications
Have some training in teaching methods
- Experience and Skills
Surgical experience, supervised or unsupervised
- Experience and Skills
Laser clinic experience
Job overview
We welcome applications for Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. An interest in development in Neuro-ophthalmology/ Medical Retina and Uveitis is desirable. The post holder will have an opportunity to participate in tertiary level care in these areas, participate in MDT and gain specialised experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ophthalmologist who is looking to develop their clinical skills, broaden their experience across ophthalmology and take the next step towards greater clinical autonomy.
LTHTR extremely values extremely its Specialty Doctors and in a first of its kind in the UK, we have agreed and committed ourselves to provide all Specialty Doctors joining the Trust, and those already working with us, a personal career progression pathway with support to become autonomous practitioners if they aspire to do so.
The role involves provision of outpatient clinics across a range of subspecialties, independent laser lists and day case operating.
The Specialty Doctor participates in the middle grade on-call rota at the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital on a cross cover basis.
Main duties of the job
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams & co-ordinate care for patients & assume continuous commitment for care of patients/promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients.
- Undertake comprehensive ophthalmic assessment of patients presenting to outpatient services & take relevant clinical histories, perform appropriate ophthalmic examinations & formulate differential diagnoses.
- Develop and implement appropriate investigation and management plans & manage patients with a range of ophthalmic conditions within the post holder's level of competence and experience.
- Recognise patients requiring consultant or specialist input & appropriately escalate care.
- Provide continuity of care for patients where clinically appropriate.
- Review/interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including visual fields, OCT, fundus imaging, biometry & other ophthalmic investigations relevant to the clinical area.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment & follow-up plans & provide appropriate advice to patients & relatives regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis & follow-up & obtain appropriate consent for procedures and treatment in accordance with Trust policy.
- Work collaboratively with Colleagues to ensure safe & effective patient pathways & contribute to the management of urgent and complex ophthalmic presentations within the post holder's competence.
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
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 Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 N/A. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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