Job overview

The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital wishes to invite applications for the post of a Substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Glaucoma and Acute Ophthalmology to join the current team at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will provide sub-specialty expertise in the Glaucoma Service, which is currently based at the Oxford Road Campus, with outreach clinics across the city.

There is an opportunity for those with appropriate experience to undertake high-volume cataract surgery at our cataract centre at Withington Community Hospital.

Applicants should have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent. A higher degree is desirable but not essential. Candidate must have completed a formal recognised glaucoma fellowship. This is a 10 PA consultant contract and will include a General Ophthalmology on-call commitment.

Applications will be welcomed from those, who for personal reasons, cannot work full-time.

Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.

Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following:

1) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)

2) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) (CESR Candidates must have written GMC confirmation at the time of application)

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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.