Lead Clinical Vision Scientist (Electrophysiology)

Job overview

Are you an experienced clinical scientist or senior professional in vision science, looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a specialist service at one of the UK's most respected Eye Hospitals?

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the role of Lead Clinical Vision Scientist. This pivotal leadership role combines clinical excellence, research leadership, education, and service development. You will be responsible for the overall delivery of our ophthalmic electrodiagnostic service, recognised regionally and nationally for its specialist expertise, with a strong emphasis on paediatric care and patients with complex needs.

As the clinical lead, you will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team and be accountable for the clinical, managerial, financial, academic, and governance functions of the service. You will also drive forward a dynamic programme of clinical research, teaching, and quality improvement, helping to shape the future of vision science services locally and nationally.

The successful candidate will have: A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc or PhD) in Vision Science, Clinical Physiology, or related field. HCPC registration or equivalent professional registration. Significant post-qualification experience in clinical electrophysiology. A strong track record in research and/or academic publication. Experience in team leadership, governance, and service development.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

• Provide clinical leadership and overall management of the Vision Science Centre, delivering a high-quality ophthalmic electrodiagnostic service for the Trust and regional tertiary referrals.
• Undertake and supervise advanced diagnostic testing including VEP, ERG, and EOG, with particular focus on complex and paediatric cases.
• Lead on interpretation and reporting of electrodiagnostic tests, ensuring clinical accuracy and timely communication of results.
• Oversee departmental governance, risk management, audit activity, and compliance with national standards.
• Manage the Centre’s budget, equipment procurement, and workforce planning, ensuring sustainability and service development.
• Drive the academic and research portfolio, securing grant funding and publishing research findings in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Lead formal and informal teaching for undergraduates, postgraduates, junior doctors, and visiting professionals.
• Support staff development through appraisal, supervision, and delivery of training programmes.
• Represent the Centre locally and nationally, contributing to strategic planning, regional teaching programmes, and professional networks.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

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, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!