Medical Retina Clinical Fellow
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 candidate will work predominantly within the Macular Treatment Centre, developing expertise in medical retinal conditions including age‑related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusions.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended for applicants near the end of postgraduate ophthalmology training or practicing ophthalmologists with similar experience, who are looking to develop further their practical clinical expertise. The position offers training and experience in medical retina and cataract surgery training for interested candidates.
* 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
About us
The REI has recently moved to a new purpose‑built, three‑storey building with increased treatment rooms, expanded paediatric facilities, and better patient access. The new site includes a dedicated high‑flow cataract theatre and a third theatre, enhancing capacity to treat sub‑specialities such as oculoplastic, orbital, and corneal surgeries. The new build supports an excellent future service locally and across the region as a specialist centre.
2025 promises to be a big year for the REI.
Job responsibilities
For further details, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion or more information, please contact:
* Mr Tomas Cudrnak, Lead Medical Retina Consultant
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
* 3 years or more of Ophthalmology training, FULL GMC registration.
* MRCOphth.
Desirable
* FRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Competent to undertake unsupervised new and follow‑up outpatient clinics.
Desirable
* Good knowledge of retinal laser treatment.
Experience
Essential
* Ability to work unsupervised, with broad experience of the management of common eye diseases.
Desirable
* Ophthalmic sub‑specialty experience.
Personal skills
Essential
* Flexibility; recognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice.
* Good communication skills.
* Good clinical skills.
Desirable
* Interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills.
* Interest in teaching.
Practical requirements
Essential
* Ability to work required hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota.
Job reference: 216-G3-OPH7994214
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