Trainee Doctor - Ophthalmology | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is looking for an experienced Speciality Trainee to join their Ophthalmology team. The role involves working with a diverse group of specialists and supporting the department with clinical and academic activities. Candidates should have a strong interest in ophthalmic services and a commitment to personal and professional development. The position offers a structured job plan with on-call support.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology or related fields is preferred.
• Motivated and able to work well in a team environment.
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a key team member in the Ophthalmology department.
• Contribute to academic, audit, and clinical governance issues.
• Support with the on-call rota on a scheduled basis.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Speciality Trainee to join our existing team of 9 consultants and 5 SAS Drs 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.

Job Details

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.

Team and Environment

The ophthalmology service is supported by an excellent team consisting of Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Specialist Imaging Staff.

Responsibilities

The principle 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.

Culture

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider Northwest footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Application

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Trainee Doctor - Ophthalmology position available at WUTH. This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.