Lead Clinical Vision Scientist (Electrophysiology) (Band 8b) - Clinical Scientists - Electrophy[...]

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Lead Clinical Vision Scientist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the ophthalmic electrodiagnostic service, manage a multidisciplinary team, and advance clinical research. Ideal candidates will possess a postgraduate qualification in Vision Science and significant experience in clinical electrophysiology.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Vision Science or Clinical Physiology.
• Significant experience in clinical electrophysiology.
• Strong track record in research and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management of the Vision Science Centre.
• Lead clinical governance and service development.
• Drive the research portfolio, securing grants, and publishing findings.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Clinical Governance

Communication

Team Management

Electrophysiology

Teaching

Analytical Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Vision Science

HCPC registration

Formal leadership/management training

Teaching qualification (PGCert)

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Lead Clinical Vision Scientist (Electrophysiology)

Band 8b

Main area Clinical Scientists - Electrophysiology Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-EAD-7191298-RL4

Site Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Town Manchester Salary £62,215 - £72,293 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

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:

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.

Undertake and supervise advanced diagnostic testing including VEP, ERG, and EOG, with particular focus on complex and paediatric cases.

Lead on interpretation and reporting of electrodiagnostic tests, ensuring clinical accuracy and timely communication of results.

Oversee departmental governance, risk management, audit activity, and compliance with national standards.

Manage the Centre’s budget, equipment procurement, and workforce planning, ensuring sustainability and service development.

Drive the academic and research portfolio, securing grant funding and publishing research findings in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Lead formal and informal teaching for undergraduates, postgraduates, junior doctors, and visiting professionals.

Support staff development through appraisal, supervision, and delivery of training programmes.

Represent the Centre locally and nationally, contributing to strategic planning, regional teaching programmes, and professional networks.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 [e-mail] .

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

• 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
• 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

• 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.