Glaucoma Clinical Fellow: Advanced Ophthalmology Training

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is offering a 12-month fixed-term Trust Doctor StR Higher Glaucoma Clinical Fellow post at the Royal Eye Infirmary. The role focuses on glaucoma management across medical, laser, and surgical care, with outpatient clinics, laser sessions, and theatre activity.

The fellow will work with consultant glaucoma specialists, develop subspecialty skills, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, and may have opportunities for extension and involvement in teaching,

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic training at least equivalent to UK standards.
• MRCOphth and FRCS or equivalent are expected.
• Full GMC registration and license to practice are required.

Responsibilities

• Support glaucoma team in clinics, laser sessions, and theatre lists.
• Provide triage, outpatient management, and on-call duties as appropriate.
• Engage in teaching, audits, and research activities.
• Contribute to service development and multidisciplinary pathways.

Skills

Glaucoma management

Unsupervised clinics

Excellent communication

Teaching

Team collaboration

Education

MRCOphth

FRCS or equivalent

GMC registration & license to practice

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is offering a 12-month fixed-term Trust Doctor StR Higher Glaucoma Clinical Fellow post at the Royal Eye Infirmary. The role focuses on glaucoma management across medical, laser, and surgical care, with outpatient clinics, laser sessions, and theatre activity.

The fellow will work with consultant glaucoma specialists, develop subspecialty skills, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, and may have opportunities for extension and involvement in teaching,