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Ophthalmology Fellow in Medical Retina
The closing date is 28 March 2026
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUSTMEDICAL RETINA AND UVEITIS FELLOWSHIP - OPHTHALMOLOGY Applications are invited from suitably qualified ophthalmologists for this funded post for a period of one year. This post is designed as a post CCST position, Specialist Registrars nearing completion of training or equivalent will also be considered. Please note however that the period may not be accredited for CCST training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The post is available from September 2026.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to gain extensive experience in the area of Medical Retina and Uveitis whilst working within a busy ophthalmic teaching department that provides Eye Casualty, inpatient and outpatient services that include a comprehensive range of sub specialties. The successful candidate will be a key member of an enthusiastic team of medical staff providing a quality service to a busy department.
As part of our commitment to provide the best care to our patients, we will in the near future be extending our Ophthalmology service to include some evening, weekend and bank holiday work. As a member of the team you will be expected to participate in the provision of this extended service on a rota basis.
There is no formal on‑call commitment but out of hours care of patients under the care of the Medical Retina and Uveitis Consultants will be expected on an occasional basis where clinically necessary.
About us
During 2022/2023 the department had 6,164 admissions/day cases and 101,250 out‑patient attendances which included patients seen on‑site and within a community setting and the ophthalmic eye casualty department had 24,074 attendances. Together with other activities the department handled over 138,000 patient episodes during the period.
NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Access to Staff Wellbeing programme including free 24 hour advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, staff physiotherapy and staff support networks
* Secure cycle facilities
* Consultant car park on the QMC campus
* Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Cycle to work and travel passes
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Registration
* Full GMC registration
* MRCOphth or equivalent
Clinical Training
* Full general ophthalmic training with experience in medical retina
Communication
* Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
Audit / Research
* Evidence of audit or research experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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