Consultant Ophthalmologist Retina and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology

Job summary
The Position applied for is a substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in Medical Retina and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology. The role requirements are to develop and support the existing medical retina service and/or Neuro-Ophthalmology service.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and support the Subspecialty Service, ensuring robust pathways are in place for a high quality, modern patient experience.
• Supervise, train and mentor optometrists and orthoptists within the service.
• Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Ophthalmology service for the department.
• Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley hospitals.
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by ...