Consultant in Ophthalmology with an interest in Medical Retina

This is a replacement post for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty interest in Medical Retina that is complimentary to the Ophthalmology service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals. The post is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, but may also include sessions at Victoria Infirmary Northwich.

The successful candidate will help provide and lead the Medical Retina service within the Ophthalmology Department, including outpatient clinics and paediatric theatre sessions.

The appointee should have clinical training and breadth of experience in the management of ophthalmology conditions with a subspeciality interest and training in Medical Retina.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and 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 successful candidate should have the ability to offer expert clinical opinion and management on a wide range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the subspecialty and general ophthalmology, at a consultant level. The successful candidate is expected to:

Provide expert management of patients with medical retinal eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, diabetic retinopathy, etc. The successful candidate will have continuing responsibility for patients under their care and be able to autonomously manage the majority of Medical Retina patients presenting within the Service.

Ideally, the candidate should be competent and experienced in undertaking cataract surgery.

Participate in general ophthalmology clinics, theatre lists and emergency eye care on a shared rota basis.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team including optometrists, nurses, orthoptists and colleagues in neighbouring units, including referral as appropriate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for development and leadership of Medical Retina service including clinical governance, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. The candidate will need to work closely and collaboratively with the other medical retina consultants to effectively deliver a coherent, aligned service, including addressing delays and backlogs in the service.

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.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.