Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Uveitis | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Manchester, M13 9WL
Pay: £67,325 per annum
Contract Type: Contract
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: Yes
Closing Date: 25/06/2026
About this job
Applications are invited for a 12‑month Senior Clinical Fellowship position in Uveitis at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Post starts in June 2026. This post provides in‑depth training in uveitis diagnosis and management in the Manchester Uveitis Clinic, one of the busiest uveitis services in Europe.
The post includes adult and paediatric uveitis. There will be opportunities for research including clinical trials. Start date can be discussed.
Applicants will be expected to have completed or be near to completion of their higher specialist training programme or equivalent in ophthalmology. Candidates must have FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent.
Successful candidates will attend all timetabled clinical sessions promptly and provide a reliable consultation service.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a point of contact for internal tertiary referrals during normal working hours and liaise with uveitis consultants over the transfer of patient care.
* Provide emergency and urgent uveitis reviews for new tertiary referrals (in and out-patients).
* Provide urgent ad hoc consultations for existing patients with recurrent problems.
* Contribute to the development of clinic management protocols and patient information pamphlets.
* Contribute to the education of trainee ophthalmologists by raising the profile of uveitis at postgraduate meetings, making frequent presentations, and providing informal and formal teaching to junior doctors.
* Contribute to service development and research.
Qualifications
Completion or near completion of higher specialist training in ophthalmology (FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent).
Person Specification
To see the full person specification and job description, see the attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
EEO Statement
We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters: MFT promotes equality of opportunity, celebrates diversity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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