Medical Retina Fellow

Integrated Care System; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Medical Retina Fellow to join their team. The successful candidate will manage and support medical retina clinics, engage in teaching, and participate in audits and research. This role is ideal for post-CCT doctors aiming to develop their careers in medical retina. A supportive environment and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Post-CCT in Ophthalmology with interest in medical retina.
• Experience in delivering and supervising clinics.
• Ability to interpret retinal imaging.

Responsibilities

• Run and support medical retina clinics.
• Participate in laser clinics and patient care.
• Contribute to teaching and clinical governance.

Skills

Advanced competence in managing retinal conditions

Experience in PRP and laser treatments

Teaching and supervising junior doctors

Education

Post-CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent

Tools

Medisoft integrated with Cerner Millennium EPR

Job description

Applications are invited for a Medical Retina Fellowshipin Ophthalmology based at Royal Berkshire Hospitaland Prince Charles Eye Unit, starting in November 2025for a period of 12 months in the first instance.

This post is suited to doctors who are post-CCT (or equivalent)and wish to pursue a career in medical retina, especially those preparing for a substantive consultant appointment.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic, multi-site team delivering high-volume retinal services across Berkshire. There will also be opportunities to participate in service improvement, teaching, audit, and research, aligned with departmental objectives and the appointee's interests.

Main duties of the job

The fellow will work under the supervision of the Medical Retina Consultant teamand will be actively involved in:

• Running and supporting medical retina clinics, including for diabetic retinopathy, AMD, vein occlusions, and inherited retinal disorders.
• Delivering and supervising intravitreal injection clinics in RBH/WBCH/PCEU (depending on service demand)
• Interpreting and reviewing retinal imaging(OCT, FFA, ICGA, widefield imaging).
• Participating in laser clinics, including PRP, focal/grid and YAG laser
• Supporting Eye Casualtyand acute ophthalmology serviceson a rotational basis.
• Participating in the first on-call rota(currently 1 in 13).
• Providing prospective cover to ward round when trainees attending monthly Deanery teaching
• Taking part in weekly case reviews, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the teaching of junior doctors, students, and allied professionals.

The fellow will be expected to contribute to inpatient care, emergency ophthalmology, and general ophthalmology clinics, depending on service needs and training objectives.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

This fellowship offers structured exposure to medical retinawithin a digitally integrated and forward-thinking department. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust operates across several sites and provides care to a population of approximately 1 million people.

Key elements of the post include:

• Developing advanced competence in managing routine and complex retinal conditions.
• Gaining experience in PRP, micropulse, and focal/grid laser treatments.
• Contributing to a paperlessserviceusing Medisoft integrated with Cerner Millennium EPR.
• Participating in clinical governance, monthly audit meetings, and compliance with Trust policies.
• Engaging in continuing professional development (CPD), appraisal, and reflective learning.
• Supporting departmental education through tutorials, journal clubs, and teaching sessions.

The department hosts multiple specialist consultants and offers care from the main Reading site, the Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor, and outreach clinics in Bracknell, Henley, and Newbury. Dedicated intravitreal injection suites, lasers, and imaging technologies are available at all major sites.

The appointee will be encouraged to pursue audit, research, and may have opportunities to contribute to publications or presentationsdepending on interest and initiative.

To discuss the post further or arrange an informal visit, please contact:Mr Molham Entabi Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Lead (RBH)Email: [e-mail]

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.