Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Upton, CH49 5PE |
| Company: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7514722/408-25-860 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity with collaborative working at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Trust has become available
The successful candidate would have clinical activities based at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and St Catherine's Hospital, both based on the Wirral.
The Consultant Surgeon will attend out- patient clinics, both general and specialist.
• The undertaking of independent theatre sessions.
• Keeping such clinical records as may be required. These must be dated, named clearly and signed, and made at least daily for all inpatients. Other related administrative duties including Discharge and Clinic Letters.
• Supervision of the trainees and middle grades when they are performing clinical duties.
• To agree to read and follow any protocols of medical cover laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department.
• On-Call within job plan in a 1:12 rota (shared with The Countess of Chester)
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025
An exciting opportunity with collaborative working at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Trust has become available
The successful candidate would have clinical activities based at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and St Catherine's Hospital, both based on the Wirral.
The Consultant Surgeon will attend out- patient clinics, both general and specialist.
• The undertaking of independent theatre sessions.
• Keeping such clinical records as may be required. These must be dated, named clearly and signed, and made at least daily for all inpatients. Other related administrative duties including Discharge and Clinic Letters.
• Supervision of the trainees and middle grades when they are performing clinical duties.
• To agree to read and follow any protocols of medical cover laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department.
• On-Call within job plan in a 1:12 rota (shared with The Countess of Chester)
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025
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