Junior Clinical Fellow

Trust Clinical Fellow (StR higher) in Ophthalmology (Macular)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Plymouth

Salary

£76,582 – £76,582

Posted

4 days ago

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Retina Clinical Fellow to join the Ophthalmology team. The post offers valuable experience through specialist outpatient clinics and participation in a cataract theatre list. The successful candidate will work predominantly within the Macular Treatment Centre, developing expertise in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of medical retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusions.

This post is intended for applicants who are near the end of a postgraduate ophthalmology training, or practicing ophthalmologists with similar experience, who are looking to develop further their practical clinical expertise.This post will offer training and experience in the field of medical retina. We will provide cataract surgery training to interested candidates. Main duties of the job: Participate in specialist Medical Retina clinics and treatment services Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with retinal disease Support intravitreal injection and imaging pathways Contribute to cataract theatre sessions Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Ophthalmology team Participate in departmental teaching, audit, and service development activities

Trust Clinical Fellow (StR higher) in Ophthalmology (Macular)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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The REI has recently moved to a new purpose-built building, the three-storey unit will see an increased number of treatment rooms, expanded paediatric facilities and better access for patients.. The new site includes a dedicated high flow cataract theatre and will also see the addition of a third theatre. This third theatre will further increase our capacity to treat sub-specialities, such as oculoplastic, orbital and corneal surgeries where patients are currently waiting longer than we would like.

The REI new build gives us the space and facilities to continue to develop an excellent future service, both locally and across the region as a specialist centre.

2025 promises to be a big year for the REI!

Person specification

Essential

3 years or more of Ophthalmology training FULL GMC Registration.
MRCOphth
Competent to undertake unsupervised new and follow-up outpatient clinics.
Ability to work unsupervised. Broad experience of the management of common eye diseases.
Flexibility. Recognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice. Good communication skills. Good clinical skills.
Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota.

Desirable

, FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Good knowledge of retinal laser treatment
Ophthalmic sub specialty experience
An interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills. An interest in teaching.