Visa sponsorship evidence
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.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Stockport NHS Foundation Trust” (Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply*
The primary purpose of the position is to provide a general ophthalmology service based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the key responsibilities for this role are to provide general Ophthalmic services under the supervision of a consultant Ophthalmologist, working across theatre, specialist eye casualty and general clinics, supporting with triage of referrals and working as part of the on call 24 hour cover for emergencies as part of the 1 in 8 on call rota.
Main duties of the job
To provide general Ophthalmic services, under the supervision of a consultant ophthalmologist. The post-holder would also be supported to develop a particular interest in a subspeciality area, complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist and general clinics, support the eye department 24 hour on call for emergencies as part of the non-resident on call rota, be involved in triage of referrals and supported professional activities including research and audit.
To have excellent team working skills and the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. To deliver clinical and quality targets both agreed nationally and locally.
Duties will be divided between direct care delivery and supporting activities such as administration and professional development.
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
About the employer
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
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