Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Education) (MT04) - Ophthalmology (Med[...]

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Ophthalmology at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This full-time fellowship focuses on developing skills in medical education and teaching, offering clinical sessions and on-call duties at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required.
• Ophthalmology training at ST3 level minimum.
• Experience in teaching and audit is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a fellowship in Medical Education.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Participate in clinical sessions and on-call duties.

Skills

Teaching

Audit

Organisational skills

Education

Medical Degree

Minimum level of ophthalmology training at ST3 level

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Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Education)

MT04

Main area Ophthalmology (Medical Education) Grade MT04 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Medical Education) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 349-EAD-6823691-RL4

Site ORC Town Manchester Salary £61,825 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust/Manchester Royal Eye Hospital for a fellowship in Medical Education. This full-time fellowship is being offered on a 12-month fixed term basis. The post is designed to allow ophthalmology specialist trainees (ST2+) and middle grade ophthalmologists, who wish to develop skills in medical education and teaching, to undertake a formal period of training, complete a higher qualification in medical education and gain experience by contributing to the organisation and delivery of the University of Manchester undergraduate year 4 ophthalmology clinical placements and post-graduate teaching across the North Western Deanery. The fellow will be based at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The post will offer clinical sessions to allow the successful candidate opportunities to keep up to date. On-call sessions out-of-hours will also be expected.

Main duties of the job

The main duties include undertaking a fellowship in Medical Education, developing skills in teaching and medical education, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and participating in clinical sessions and out-of-hours on-call duties at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. We bring together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, fostering collaborative working & transformation. We are a digitally enabled organisation, improving clinical quality, patient & staff experience, and operational effectiveness. We are also a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research and education. We are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan and to creating a culture of inclusion and equal opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and required skills, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under ‘Supporting Documents’. We recommend reading the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for comprehensive information about the Trust, benefits, application process, and important considerations before applying.

Diversity Matters

MFT promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application!

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Medical Degree
• Minimum level of ophthalmology training at ST3 level

Other Requirements

• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council

Teaching and Audit

• Experience of teaching
• Experience of audit

Academic Achievements and Research

• Research and Publications

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisational skills

This post requires appropriate UK professional registration. It is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary.