Job summary
Are you an experienced clinical scientist or senior professional in vision science, looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a specialist service at one of the UK's most respected Eye Hospitals?
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the role of Lead Clinical Vision Scientist. This pivotal leadership role combines clinical excellence, research leadership, education, and service development. You will be responsible for the overall delivery of our ophthalmic electrodiagnostic service, recognised regionally and nationally for its specialist expertise, with a strong emphasis on paediatric care and patients with complex needs.
As the clinical lead, you will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team and be accountable for the clinical, managerial, financial, academic, and governance functions of the service. You will also drive forward a dynamic programme of clinical research, teaching, and quality improvement, helping to shape the future of vision science services locally and nationally.
The successful candidate will have:A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc or PhD) in Vision Science, Clinical Physiology, or related field.HCPC registration or equivalent professional registration.Significant post-qualification experience in clinical electrophysiology.A strong track record in research and/or academic publication.Experience in team leadership, governance, and service development.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
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Provide clinical leadership and overall management of the Vision Science Centre, delivering a high-quality ophthalmic electrodiagnostic service for the Trust and regional tertiary referrals.
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Undertake and supervise advanced diagnostic testing including VEP, ERG, and EOG, with particular focus on complex and paediatric cases.
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Lead on interpretation and reporting of electrodiagnostic tests, ensuring clinical accuracy and timely communication of results.
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Oversee departmental governance, risk management, audit activity, and compliance with national standards.
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Manage the Centre's budget, equipment procurement, and workforce planning, ensuring sustainability and service development.
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Drive the academic and research portfolio, securing grant funding and publishing research findings in collaboration with internal and external partners.
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Lead formal and informal teaching for undergraduates, postgraduates, junior doctors, and visiting professionals.
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Support staff development through appraisal, supervision, and delivery of training programmes.
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Represent the Centre locally and nationally, contributing to strategic planning, regional teaching programmes, and professional networks.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc or PhD) in Vision Science, Clinical Physiology, or a related field
- Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Evidence of formal leadership/management training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or training (e.g., PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education)
- Fellowship or Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ARVO, ISCEV, IOVS)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience in vision science with a specialist focus on electrophysiology and psychophysics
- Proven track record of delivering and interpreting specialist electrodiagnostic testing across diverse populations
- Significant experience in service leadership and line management
- Experience supervising postgraduate students and staff
- Experience of leading clinical governance and quality improvement programmes
- Involvement in regional or national teaching programmes
- Experience in developing or revising clinical or research policy documents
Desirable
- Demonstrated involvement in national or international research, with a track record of successful grant funding
- Experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed research articles
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of visual electrophysiology and psychophysics
- Strong understanding of NHS governance, audit, research ethics, and data protection
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop individuals through appraisal and CPD
- Ability to manage complex patient needs, including adapting testing strategies to suit paediatric and neurodiverse populations
- Excellent teaching and communication skills across all levels of learner
- Proficient in analysing, interpreting, and reporting clinical and research data
- Knowledge of financial management and budget holding
- Proficient in the use of clinical and research software tools
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc or PhD) in Vision Science, Clinical Physiology, or a related field
- Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent professional regulatory body
- Evidence of formal leadership/management training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or training (e.g., PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education)
- Fellowship or Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ARVO, ISCEV, IOVS)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification experience in vision science with a specialist focus on electrophysiology and psychophysics
- Proven track record of delivering and interpreting specialist electrodiagnostic testing across diverse populations
- Significant experience in service leadership and line management
- Experience supervising postgraduate students and staff
- Experience of leading clinical governance and quality improvement programmes
- Involvement in regional or national teaching programmes
- Experience in developing or revising clinical or research policy documents
Desirable
- Demonstrated involvement in national or international research, with a track record of successful grant funding
- Experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed research articles
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of visual electrophysiology and psychophysics
- Strong understanding of NHS governance, audit, research ethics, and data protection
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop individuals through appraisal and CPD
- Ability to manage complex patient needs, including adapting testing strategies to suit paediatric and neurodiverse populations
- Excellent teaching and communication skills across all levels of learner
- Proficient in analysing, interpreting, and reporting clinical and research data
- Knowledge of financial management and budget holding
- Proficient in the use of clinical and research software tools
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).
