Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chorley, PR71PP |
| Company: | Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7685728/438-MS3193 |
Summary
Lancashire Eye Centre would like to invite applications for the post of Speciality Doctor for an initial period of 12 months .
This is an exciting time to be an Ophthalmologist in our Trust and we offer training and experience in a full range of subspecialties for the right candidate including:
Neuro ophthalmology
Medical Retina
Glaucoma
Vitreo Retinal
The post holder will provide direct clinical care in a range of subspecialties depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Including:
1) Providing direct clinical care in an outpatient setting
2) Undertake laser sessions and macular injection sessions where appropriate
3) Undertaking supervised surgical procedures and providing surgical support in theatres.
The post holder will:
- Provide direct input to patients; contribute to multidisciplinary teams and co-ordinate care for patients within Preston and Chorley
- Assume continuous commitment for care of patients and ensure adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by maintenance of continuing professional development
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is in a pleasant part of the country and there are many good places to live. Preston is a dynamic and vibrant city, but the hospitals are also near the Ribble Valley. It is a relatively easy commute either from the edge of Manchester or the edge of the Lake District depending on your preference. There are excellent schools and educational opportunities for those with families. The Lancashire Eye Centre is located in the Market town of Chorley which is surrounded by picturesque countryside and approximately 20 miles away from Manchester.
Thereareanumberofopportunitiesandbenefitsavailabletothesuccessfulcandidateincluding:
- TheopportunitytojoinaSpecialtythatprovidesOphthalmiccaretoalocalpopulationofapprox.400,000and aregional populationof 1.5million.
-Theopportunitytobesupport sub specialties with excellent Consultant led training and supervision
-AnewdesignatedEyeUnitfacilitywithaccesstomodernophthalmictechnologies
-SupportfromalliedprofessionalswithSeniorNursepractitioners(includingNurseInjectors)andateamof Orthoptists/ Optometrists (oneof thelargestin theregion)
-An active educational environment with weekly departmental teaching sessions and retinal MDT
-Apersonaldevelopmentplan and training opportunities, potential support towards CESR registration.
-Flexibleworkingopportunities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026