Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is inviting applications for a full-time fixed-term fellowship in ophthalmology, focusing on the Glaucoma service. The role requires extensive cataract surgical experience and the ability to manage glaucoma cases. Ideal candidates must be at Specialist Registrar/Trainee grade and registered with the General Medical Council. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive team in a Centers for Ophthalmology, with dedicated theatre time and supervisory collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive cataract surgical experience.
• Ability to perform phacoemulsification surgery unsupervised.
• Experience managing glaucoma cases.
• Registered with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice.

Skills

Cataract surgical experience

Phacoemulsification surgery

Glaucoma management

Education

Completed higher surgical training in ophthalmology

Specialist Registrar/Trainee grade or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Love Life, Love Bristol and Weston. Are you ready to be part of a talented team that is driving an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston? Look no further than Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW). We invite you to watch our captivating YouTube video, "See Yourself at BEH," which provides a glimpse into the extraordinary opportunities that await you: https://youtu.be/he7-XrxIopo

Applications

Applications are warmly invited for a full time fixed term fellowship attached to the Glaucoma service commencing on 5th August 2025.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates are expected to have extensive cataract surgical experience and be able to routinely perform phacoemulsification surgery unsupervised, as well as experience managing glaucoma cases. Applicants should be at Specialist Registrar/Trainee grade or equivalent and should have completed their higher surgical training in ophthalmology or be close to doing so. The successful candidates will be required to be registered with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice.

Practice Environment

BEH is a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology within the Division of Surgery at UHBW, recently rated Good by the CQC. The tertiary referral glaucoma service provides opportunities to work in complex clinics with supervision and to collaborate with an experienced specialty optometry team. Theatre time is dedicated and will be supervised.

About UHBW

UHBW is one of the largest acute Trusts, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. Rated Good by the CQC, UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the local population.

Contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Demetri Manasses, Consultant Ophthalmologist. Email: [e-mail]. Phone: [phone].