Senior Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join our fantastic team here in Rochdale Infirmary.
The post holder will join an active and enthusiastic team of Ophthalmologists, Specialist Nurses, Advanced Practitioners, Technicians and Orthoptists, all providing care in the fields of Oculoplastics, Medical Retina, Vitreoretinal, Cornea, Glaucoma, and Paediatric Ophthalmology.
We provide a purpose-built Ophthalmic unit. The outpatient department has a general clinic suite, glaucoma suite, macular clinic suite and an orthoptic suite. There are 2 operating theatres which are equipped with floor standing operating microscopes and phacoemulsification machines Alcon Centurion. Both theatres are exclusively for the use of the ophthalmology department. The service has strong links with ECLO and third sector support.
The Trust currently provides Ophthalmology outpatient services at Oldham Integrated care centre, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital. All day case surgical activity takes place at Rochdale Infirmary. This post will require some cross-site working across these sites.
We would welcome an opportunity to show you our unit and to discuss with you how we are working to improve the care that we provide to patients.
The Ophthalmology service is available Monday to Friday for all outpatient attendances and emergency cover is provided by attending at an A & E or Urgent Care department.
This post involves providing on call cover on a 1:8 basis., The successful applicant will work at the level of a Senior clinical fellow and will take part in a varied timetable. The weekly timetable also includes Oculoplastic, Casualty and other subspecialty clinics and this can be partly tailored according to the post holder's clinical interests., As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

You will have a broad knowledge of Ophthalmology, including a sub-specialty interest in ophthalmology in order to complement existing services. It is a requirement to hold full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid license to practice. Ideally the post holder will be on the GMC specialist register (Ophthalmology).

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives., You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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