Job summary
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 job
This 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 us
Liverpool 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0
DCC 0.5SPA 0.5
DDECDCC 1.0
EEDDCC 1.0
IOM AMD*DCC 2.5
Afternoon
Lasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0
OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0
OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5
SPA 0.5
Admin
DCC 1.0
IOM AMD*DCC 1.0
Other
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0
DCC 0.5SPA 0.5
DDECDCC 1.0
EEDDCC 1.0
NWD
Afternoon
Lasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0
OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0
OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5
SPA 0.5
AMD
DCC 1.0
NWD
Other
Weeks 3 and 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0
DCC 0.5SPA 0.5
DDECDCC 1.0
EEDDCC 1.0
AMDDCC 1.0
Afternoon
Lasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0
OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0
OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5
SPA 0.5
Admin week 3AMDweek 4
DCC 1.0
EED DCC 1.0
Other
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0
DCC 0.5SPA 0.5
DDECDCC 1.0
EEDDCC 1.0
IOM AMD*DCC 2.5
Afternoon
Lasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0
OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0
OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5
SPA 0.5
Admin
DCC 1.0
IOM AMD*DCC 1.0
Other
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0
DCC 0.5SPA 0.5
DDECDCC 1.0
EEDDCC 1.0
NWD
Afternoon
Lasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0
OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0
OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5
SPA 0.5
AMD
DCC 1.0
NWD
Other
Weeks 3 and 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0
DCC 0.5SPA 0.5
DDECDCC 1.0
EEDDCC 1.0
AMDDCC 1.0
Afternoon
Lasers Weeks 1, 3 and 5Admin weeks 2 and 4DCC 1.0
OPD (DDEC, AMD) / LasersDCC 1.0
OPD (Ret Vasc) 1:2DCC 0.5
SPA 0.5
Admin week 3AMDweek 4
DCC 1.0
EED DCC 1.0
Other
Person Specification
Attainments ad practical skills
Essential
- Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training / experience in the medical management of patients with retinal disease.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology
Research
Essential
- Experience and an interest in research.
Desirable
- Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology
Disposition
Essential
- 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 Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching and training.
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and or training
Audit
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle
Person Specification
Attainments ad practical skills
Essential
- Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training / experience in the medical management of patients with retinal disease.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology
Research
Essential
- Experience and an interest in research.
Desirable
- Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology
Disposition
Essential
- 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 Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching and training.
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and or training
Audit
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
