About The Role
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.
 
If you are an innovative individual who would like to support a world class service you can find a home for you skills at Practice Plus Group. 
 
The benefits of working at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology include; excellent and flexible work life balance, clear career pathways, excellent training and development opportunities, an emphasis on employee wellbeing, excellent clinical facilities, flexible working, clear and transparent clinical leadership and governance structures. The service is large enough to deliver excellence on a sustainable basis but small enough for individual team members to make a real difference to patient care.
 
The service we run here is divided into two main areas. Firstly, we run a cataracts and general ophthalmology service in the community at Croft Shifa Health Centre in Rochdale and we also run a mobile-based Macular/AMD service across the North West of England. We were the first community-based service to receive the ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC.
 

About The Candidate
Reporting to our Lead Consultant, Karen, 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 well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in elective ophthalmics from your substantive experience you will required to demonstrate a high level of operative skill in some of the following areas:
• Slit-Lamp examination
• Gonioscopy
• Fundoscopy
• Tonometry
• Refraction

As a UK registered medical professional, with a listing on the Specialist GMC register, we will support you with your ongoing CPD and career development.


About The Company
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, we’re passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.
When you’re part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don’t just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We’ll help you be the best you can be. 
We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance – so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team, or call 01189521902. 
 
We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.