Consultant in Ophthalmology with a sub-specialty interest in Glaucoma

Applications are invited Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest in Glaucoma. The post is 10 Programmed Activities per week, primarily based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, with some sessions at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.

The post holder will also contribute to general ophthalmology clinics, participate in the emergency on-call rota, and engage in teaching, audit, governance, and service development. The Consultant will work collaboratively to promote a positive multidisciplinary culture and support workforce development.

The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training., This is one of several Ophthalmology Consultant posts currently available at Mid Cheshire Hospitals. These vacancies have arisen through natural staff movement, such as colleagues relocating closer to home, creating a natural and positive opportunity to grow our team. We are excited to welcome innovative, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking department., The Consultant will lead the Glaucoma service, providing expert assessment, medical, laser, and surgical management, including trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage device procedures. They will maintain responsibility for patients, manage complex cases autonomously, and supervise Specialist Glaucoma practitioners. Leadership duties include reviewing pathways, addressing delays, and supporting elective recovery, ensuring high-quality outpatient and surgical care.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

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