Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with interest in Medical Retina

Job title:

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with interest in Medical Retina

Company

NHS

Job description

Applications are invited for a specialty doctor post with an interest in medical retina. We are looking for an enthusiastic ophthalmologist with three or more years’ experience to join one of the UK’s premier eye departments. The focus of this post will be on medical retina services but will include a contribution to general and emergency ophthalmology and the opportunity to participate and develop a role in other ophthalmic sub-specialties according to the applicant’s interests and the needs of the department. It is expected that the appointed candidate will develop and lead in one aspect within medical retina.Main duties of the jobThis is a full time post (eight sessions of clinical care, one admin session and one for supporting professional activities), though individuals meeting the person specification criteria who wish to work less than full time are welcome and encouraged to apply. The post is based chiefly at the Royal Liverpool Hospital site but does include a commitment to the anti-VEGF service provided by Aintree to the Isle of Man. This will comprise one day per month spent at Nobles Hospital in Douglas on the Isle of Man.St. Paul’s Eye Unit is a vibrant and innovative department. The successful applicant will join a group of over thirty consultants including five clinical academics at consultant level.About usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond.For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.DetailsDate posted04 July 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number287-OPHT-34-25Job locationsRoyalMount Vernon StreetLiverpoolL7 8YEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob PlanWeek 1MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorningOPDDCC 1.0DCC 0.5SPA 0.5DDECDCC 1.0EEDDCC 1.0IOM AMD*DCC 2.5AfternoonLasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5SPA 0.5AdminDCC 1.0IOM AMD*DCC 1.0OtherWeek 2MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorningOPDDCC 1.0DCC 0.5SPA 0.5DDECDCC 1.0EEDDCC 1.0NWDAfternoonLasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5SPA 0.5AMDDCC 1.0NWDOtherWeeks 3 and 4MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorningOPDDCC 1.0DCC 0.5SPA 0.5DDECDCC 1.0EEDDCC 1.0AMDDCC 1.0AfternoonLasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5SPA 0.5Admin week 3AMDweek 4DCC 1.0EED DCC 1.0Other Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob PlanWeek 1MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorningOPDDCC 1.0DCC 0.5SPA 0.5DDECDCC 1.0EEDDCC 1.0IOM AMD*DCC 2.5AfternoonLasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5SPA 0.5AdminDCC 1.0IOM AMD*DCC 1.0OtherWeek 2MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorningOPDDCC 1.0DCC 0.5SPA 0.5DDECDCC 1.0EEDDCC 1.0NWDAfternoonLasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5SPA 0.5AMDDCC 1.0NWDOtherWeeks 3 and 4MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMorningOPDDCC 1.0DCC 0.5SPA 0.5DDECDCC 1.0EEDDCC 1.0AMDDCC 1.0AfternoonLasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5SPA 0.5Admin week 3AMDweek 4DCC 1.0EED DCC 1.0OtherPerson SpecificationAttainments ad practical skillsEssential

  • Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training / experience in the medical management of patients with retinal disease.

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership skills

QualificationsEssential

  • Medical degree

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology

ResearchEssential

  • Experience and an interest in research.

Desirable

  • Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology

DispositionEssential

  • Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills
  • Organisational skills

Desirable

  • Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation.
  • Managerial experience

Teaching and TrainingEssential

  • Experience in teaching and training.

Desirable

  • Qualification in teaching and or training

AuditEssential

  • Clinical audit experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle

Person SpecificationAttainments ad practical skillsEssential

  • Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training / experience in the medical management of patients with retinal disease.

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership skills

QualificationsEssential

  • Medical degree

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology

ResearchEssential

  • Experience and an interest in research.

Desirable

  • Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology

DispositionEssential

  • Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills
  • Organisational skills

Desirable

  • Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation.
  • Managerial experience

Teaching and TrainingEssential

  • Experience in teaching and training.

Desirable

  • Qualification in teaching and or training

AuditEssential

  • Clinical audit experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle

Expected salary

£59175 – 95400 per year

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:58:43 GMT

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