Job summary
Introduction
Applications are invited for this consultant post with interests chiefly in strabismus and neuro ophthalmology, though it is expected that the successful applicant will also contribute to emergency ophthalmology and to cataract surgery.
This is a full time post (eight sessions of clinical care and two for supporting professional activities), though individuals meeting the person specification criteria who wish to work less than full time are welcome and encouraged to apply. The post is based chiefly at the Aintree site but does include a commitment to services at the Royal site.
St. Paul's Eye Unit is a vibrant and innovative department. The successful applicant will join a group of over thirty consultants including five clinical academics at consultant level.
The proposed start date for this appointment is 1st August 2026.
Main duties of the job
St. Paul's Eye Unit
St. Paul's Eye Unit is a Division, now part of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a merger between the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Trust and the Aintree Trust. St. Paul's is located on three sites: the Royal, Aintree and the South Liverpool Treatment Centre at Garston. Senior medical staff currently comprises almost thirty substantive consultants including five clinical academics at consultant level, locum consultants, two associate specialists and six specialty doctors. In addition, two consultants from Alder Hey Children's Hospital participate in the strabismus services. Doctors in training comprise two clinical lecturers, specialist trainees and sub-specialty fellows.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD
Specimen Timetable (subject to alteration as necessary prior to appointment)
Specimen Timetable (subject to alteration as necessary prior to appointment)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0(1)
Botox treatment session9 - 12DCC 0.75Travel to the Royal DCC 0.25(2)
OPD DCC 1.0(3)
OPD 1:16DCC 0.25
1 2 Meeting of senior clinicians SPA 0.25 (core)
Afternoon
EED (Royal)3 6pmDCC (0.75)(7)
TheatreDCC 1.0(4)
Other
On call 1:20 (approx.) DCC 0.125 Supplement B 1%Admin DCC 0.875 SPA core 1.25SPA other 0.5
Notes
Assuming Tuesday afternoon session is not scheduled, then needs
1. Cataract Treatment Centre (Royal) phaco list DCC 1.0 (5)
2. At least one Neuro DCC 1.0 (Walton Centre or Aintree or even the Royal?) F2F or virtual? (6)
SPA time includes clinical and educational supervision of doctors in training
10 PAs
1. DCC 8.0
2. SPA 2.0
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD
Specimen Timetable (subject to alteration as necessary prior to appointment)
Specimen Timetable (subject to alteration as necessary prior to appointment)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning
OPDDCC 1.0(1)
Botox treatment session9 - 12DCC 0.75Travel to the Royal DCC 0.25(2)
OPD DCC 1.0(3)
OPD 1:16DCC 0.25
1 2 Meeting of senior clinicians SPA 0.25 (core)
Afternoon
EED (Royal)3 6pmDCC (0.75)(7)
TheatreDCC 1.0(4)
Other
On call 1:20 (approx.) DCC 0.125 Supplement B 1%Admin DCC 0.875 SPA core 1.25SPA other 0.5
Notes
Assuming Tuesday afternoon session is not scheduled, then needs
1. Cataract Treatment Centre (Royal) phaco list DCC 1.0 (5)
2. At least one Neuro DCC 1.0 (Walton Centre or Aintree or even the Royal?) F2F or virtual? (6)
SPA time includes clinical and educational supervision of doctors in training
10 PAs
1. DCC 8.0
2. SPA 2.0
Person Specification
Attainments and practical skills
Essential
- Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training / experience in the strabismus and neuro ophthalmology
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology
Research
Essential
- Experience and an interest in research.
Desirable
- Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology
Disposition
Essential
- Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills.
- Organisational skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation
- Managerial experience.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching and training
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and or training.
Audit
Essential
- Clinical audit experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle.
Person Specification
Attainments and practical skills
Essential
- Fellowship training or equivalent postgraduate training / experience in the strabismus and neuro ophthalmology
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology
Research
Essential
- Experience and an interest in research.
Desirable
- Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology
Disposition
Essential
- Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills.
- Organisational skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation
- Managerial experience.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching and training
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and or training.
Audit
Essential
- Clinical audit experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
