Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma

We're proud of our "Outstanding" CQC rating at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology North West, but are prouder still of the service we give our Patients. If your unfaltering dedication to quality is something you are very proud of; like us, and you constantly strive to do things better for your patients we would love to hear from you.

Bring your expertise and skills in Glaucoma management and join our multi-disciplined medical team at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology North West where we are expanding our Glaucoma service into new locations. We are a forward-looking ophthalmology service and surgical centre and as such are embracing modern technology and concepts including the use of virtual clinics, face to face, laser, micro-incisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and high-volume surgery to meet the needs of our patients.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest state of the art diagnostic and surgical technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes and clinical governance to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, we're passionate about giving our patients the best possible quality care and helping them feel better, faster.

Job summary

Reporting to our Lead Consultant, Charles, you will perform a range of ophthalmic procedures on patients referred to the service. You will be treating both NHS and private patients referred to the service, working in accordance with our protocols and working practices.

As a highly valued member of the team, you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard by performing a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to the service.

Applications from outside of the local area are welcome, there is a very generous relocation package available to support you.

Main duties of the job

You will perform a range of ophthalmic procedures on patients referred to the service, ensuring high standards of care.

About us

You will be a UK registered medical professional, who is:

• listed on the Specialist GMC register
• with extensive experience in Glaucoma surgeries

What you can expect in return

• A competitive basic salary of up to £140,000 per annum
• Opportunity for a significant additional productivity base payment
• A welcome onboard bonus
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
• Outstanding long-term career opportunities

Salary is competitive, but substantive employment only to be considered.

Please ensure that your CV used in applying includes details of what interested you in the role as well as describing relevant experience within the past 3 years i.e number of cases performed and outcomes from national database (when relevant).

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Croft Shifa Health Centre

Belfield Road

Rochdale

Greater Manchester

OL16 2UP

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