Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Uveitis

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Uveitis, offering a 12-month fixed-term position at Bristol Eye Hospital and Weston General Hospital. The role requires prior completion of higher surgical training, ability to conduct intravitreal injections, and experience in treating uveitis. The post is ideal for engaged professionals interested in teaching and participating in clinical research with a commitment to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Able to perform intravitreal injections.
• Experience treating sight-threatening uveitis.
• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology with completed basic specialty training.
• Able to perform retinal laser treatment.
• Experience with immunosuppressive agents.

Responsibilities

• Work within a tertiary referral retina service.
• Participate in teaching and training of junior medical staff.
• Engage in clinical research trials.

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Uveitis

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

The closing date is 23 February 2026.

We are inviting applications for three 12‑month fixed‑term posts at Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) and Weston General Hospital (WGH), with a projected start date on 5th August 2026, or earlier.

Main duties of the job

As a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology within the Division of Surgery at UHBW, BEH offers a tertiary referral retina service. The integrated medical retina, uveitis, and vitreo‑retinal service works closely with a Clinical Research Unit and a medical imaging department. Clinical research trials are encouraged.

To be considered, candidates should have completed higher surgical training in the UK or hold an equivalent qualification, with previous experience in medical retina, unsupervised retinal laser experience, and expertise in intravitreal injections.

About us

UHBW is rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall. As a forward‑thinking, multi‑award‑winning trust and a digital exemplar, UHBW is committed to improving patient care through research and innovation. UHBW is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce.

Job responsibilities

For further details please refer to the Job Description document attached, or contact our department secretaries: Deborah Traynor ([e-mail]), Lesley Webster ([e-mail]).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Able to perform intravitreal injections
• Experience treating sight‑threatening uveitis
• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology with basic specialty training (SpR) level completed for medical retinal disorders and uveitis. Some experience interpreting fluorescein angiograms for age‑related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders
• Able to perform retinal laser treatment
• Able to perform intravitreal implants injections
• Experience with immunosuppressive agents

Skills and Abilities

>Ability to work in a team
• Ability and willingness to participate in teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses, medical students, optometrists and other allied health professionals
• Willingness and ability to participate in clinical research

Qualifications and Training

• Applicants should already have CCST (or equivalent) or be entering into their final year of specialist training, overseas applicants would normally be at the end of their local training scheme
• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council

Aptitudes and Additional

• Respecting everyone
• Recognising success
• Working together
• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.