# Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Local Trainee Scheme > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology-ophthalmic-local-trainee-scheme/db6f3f83-d120-47d1-bb2b-727bd42969eb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialty-doctor-in-ophthalmology-ophthalmic-local-trainee-scheme/db6f3f83-d120-47d1-bb2b-727bd42969eb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** St Helens Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (plus on call) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus on call) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-12T15:20:45.873Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/St_Helens/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8225807 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8225807?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 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. Ongoing employment will depend on completing the portfolio pathway competencies promptly. This post is fixed term for 12 months. Previous experience in the UK is essential for this role ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop his/her own area of interest within ophthalmology for which support via the Ophthalmic Local Trainee Scheme can be provided. The Eye Department, which is staffed by 12 Consultants and 9 Middle Grade Staff, is delivered across the entire Trust Footprint and candidates will be expected to travel between sites. 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Advertising date: 27th August 2026 Closing date: 10th September 2026 Shortlisting date: 11th September 2026 Proposed Interview date: TBC Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to work in a team - Commitment to continuing medical education ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other Healthcare professionals **Desirable** - Able to teach clinical skills ### 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 - Wide range of experience in Ophthalmology with the ability to demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience - Experience of audit management - Up to date surgical logbook to be submitted with application - Up to date evidence logbook to be submitted with application ### Qualifications **Essential** - Applicants must hold full registration and License with the GMC at the time of application - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - FRCOphth Part 1 **Desirable** - Refraction certificate - A higher degree in ophthalmology ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 496.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534956) - [spec doc jd (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534954) - [spec dr olt (pdf, 384.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10534955) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.