Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology in Manchester

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Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology

MT04

Main area Ophthalmology Grade MT04 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (1 in 3 on-call OCP fellow rota) Job ref 349-SHCG-8329359-RL4

Site Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Town Manchester Salary £67,325 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital invites applications for a 12-month Vitreoretinal Fellowship. There are three vacancies in total, one starting in August 2027, one in October 27 and one in February 2028.

There are seven Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeons: Mr Niall Patton, Mr Dhawahir-Scala, Mr Assad Jalil, Ms Tsveta Ivanova, Mr Kirti Jasani, Mr George Moussa and Mr George Turner. At any one time there are three Vitreoretinal clinical fellows in post for one year, one research VR fellow together with 2 to 3 Specialist Registrars (including level 4 training) on the Team.

Main duties of the job

The VR unit provides a 24/7 tertiary referral service to other ophthalmic units in the North West of England. The Fellow attends specialist tertiary referral clinics and dedicated VR operating sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers. The Clinical Fellowship is suitable for a trainee Ophthalmologist seeking advanced sub-speciality training in vitreoretinal surgery and the Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills appropriate to Consultant Ophthalmologists providing a major sub-specialist service in a large ophthalmology centre.

Previous experience of vitreoretinal surgery is essential.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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, please contact the manager named below.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Competency in cataract surgery
• Previous experience in Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Ability to benefit from the vitreoretinal fellowship

Academic Achievements

• Research and Publications
• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training

Other Requirements

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

Teaching and Audit

• Experience of teaching
• Teaching Medical Students

Skills

• Organisational skills
• Team Working Skills
• Communication Skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr Niall Patton
Job title Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Email address niall.patton@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone number 0161 276 5562

Mr. Assad Jalil, Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon

assad.jalil@mft.nhs.uk

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