Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with Interest in Medical Retina

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with a focus on Medical Retina. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, contributing to innovative leadership, service expansion, and engaging in audits and research. Candidates should hold a Medical Degree and significant experience in Ophthalmology including completion of the necessary qualifications. Expectation of a flexible, multi-site role across Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Ophthalmology.
• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application.
• Completion of Basic Training.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to expand the service.
• Involve multi site working across Greater Manchester.
• Undertake acute referrals and emergency department sessions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisation Skills

Skills in interpretation of retinal and ultrasound imaging

Basic skills in application of intravitreal drugs

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate qualification Part 1 FRCOphth and Refraction Examination

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology with Interest in Medical Retina

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor position to join our Ophthalmology Team.

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with the aim to expand the service further with innovative leadership, ideas, audit, and research projects.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will already be a GMC registered Ophthalmologist and have passed the Part 1 FRCOphth and Refraction examination, with significant experience in Ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

There is an expectation that the program will involve multi site working across Greater Manchester. The individual timetable will be matched by the Medical Retina/macular lead in conjunction with the needs of all the doctors on the rotation. However, we would expect that this post commence with EED commitments. In doing so the timetables will vary based on the department needs. There would be an expectation of undertaking acute referrals (including inpatients on different sites)/ emergency department sessions set within the doctor's program.

About us

MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & 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 brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've 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 new Green Plan which will set 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 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.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

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].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Medical Degree
• Significant experience in Ophthalmology
• Postgraduate qualification Part 1 FRCOphth and Refraction Examination
• Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application.
• Completion of Basic Training

Knowledge and Previous Experience

• Comprehensive experience in the management of acute and chronic ophthalmic problems
• Skills in interpretation of retinal and ultrasound imaging
• Basic skills in application of intravitreal drugs
• Experience in retinal laser treatments

Academic Achievements

• Research & Publications
• Distinctions or Prizes

Audit

• Experience of Audit
• Experience of teaching

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organisation Skills

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust