Trainee Doctor - Ophthalmology

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking a highly motivated Specialty Trainee to join a dedicated team in Wirral, England. The role involves supporting ophthalmic services, including general and specialist care, with opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to excellent patient care. Generous support for on-call duties and involvement in clinical governance is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology and interest in Cornea services.
• Motivated and able to work within a team.
• Commitment to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support on-call rota and team functions in ophthalmology.
• Contribute to academic, audit, and governance within the department.
• Work closely with nurses, optometrists, and imaging staff.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit into an 8 PA job plan, providing a designed job plan Monday - Friday and supporting with the on-call rota within PA's Monday - Sunday. The ophthalmology service is supported by an excellent team consisting of Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Specialist Imaging Staff. The principal role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the team. We encourage the personal development of our Trainee Doctors. The post-holder is key to the team and is expected to take a teamwork approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff. The post-holder is invited to contribute to academic, audit and clinical governance issues within the department and the Trust.

General information

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Specialty Trainee to join our existing team of 9 consultants and 5 SAS Doctors who offer both general and specialist Ophthalmic services such as glaucoma, retinal and eye casualty. We are looking for those who are interested in working in the Cornea service.

Application process

You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application. Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR). The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.

DBS Information

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant(s). DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post. If the post you are applying for requires a DBS, the cost for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50. This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly installments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. The Trust encourages all post holders who require a DBS for their role to register with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information at the DBS Update Service – GOV.UK.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants. UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship. For further information please refer to the UK Government's guidance on apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK.

Right to Work/Sponsorship Eligibility

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Applicants should assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes. For details regarding salary requirements of a skilled worker, please refer to the Skilled Worker Visa Immigration Salary List. This information does not constitute legal advice. For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. The NHS Employers provide information for overseas applicants as well.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holder's responsibility to attend the Trust's mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People and follow the relevant Trust policies and practice guidance.

Team and service context

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Specialty Trainee to join our existing team of 9 consultants and 5 SAS Doctors who offer both general and specialist Ophthalmic services, including glaucoma, retinal and eye casualty. We are looking for those who are interested in working in the Cornea service.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with coastline and countryside surroundings. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 400,000 people. The Trust has approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover in excess of £337m.