Job Description

We are delighted to offer a suitably qualified Speciality Doctor the opportunity to work in a substantive position in an exciting, modern and forward looking organisation.
The post is full-time, 10 PA's per week with associated on-call commitments on a 1 in 5 basis.
The Eye Department, which is staffed by 8 Consultants and 7 Middle Grade Staff, is based in the new state of the art St Helens Hospital, and offers up-to-date modern state of the art ophthalmic equipment.
The Trust is committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and the Clinicians are actively involved in the management of the hospital and it's facilitates which creates a sound and friendly working environment.
There are excellent residential areas within easy reach of the Trust excellent educational, cultural and sporting institutions are also located nearby
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop his/her own area of interest within ophthalmology for which enhanced training can be provided.
The post holder is expected to contribute to the Ophthalmology out-patient and surgical activities. Four years' experience at post graduate level including at least 2 years in ophthalmology is necessary with the ability to practice independently. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 23rd June 2025
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Shortlisting date: 7th July 2025
Proposed Interview date: 16th July 2025
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications

Desirable

• FRCOphth or equivalent qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• A minimum of two years' experience of a broad range of specialities
• A minimum of two years' experience in Ophthalmology as a speciality trainee or has equivalent competencies
• Understanding of Research Concepts

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Wide range of experience of Ophthalmology able to demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience

Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Able to teach clinical skills

Other
Essential

• Ability to work in a team

Desirable

• Commitment to continuing medical education

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