Oculoplastics Clinical Fellow

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

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in the UK is seeking an Oculoplastics Clinical Fellow for a full-time 12-month role starting from August 2026. This opportunity offers advanced training in oculoplastics, lacrimal, and orbital surgery. Candidates should possess a good knowledge of general ophthalmology and have CCST or be in their final year of specialist training. The role involves working closely with experienced consultants and contributing to patient care within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology, with basic specialist registrar training.
• Previous TSC or fellowship experience in oculo‑plastics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced sub‑specialty training in Oculoplastics, Orbital and Lacrimal surgery.
• Support the team of Oculoplastic Consultants and participate actively in the firm.

Skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to participate in teaching and training

Fluent English

Education

Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council

CCST or equivalent in Specialist training

Job description

Oculoplastics Clinical Fellow

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The closing date is 11 February 2026

The Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBW) is looking to grow its talented team to drive an ambitious future vision of care across Bristol and Weston. https://youtu.be/he7-XrxIopo

Applications are warmly invited for a fellowship attached to the Oculoplastics service. This post is full‑time for a period of 12 months, ideally commencing from 5th August 2026. Candidates will be provided with subspecialty training in oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital surgery. The post will be based at the BEH with two days a month spent at South Bristol Community Hospital. Applicants should be at the end of their Specialist Registrar grade or equivalent training and UK candidates should ideally already have CTT.

Main duties of the job

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for one year. It is designed to provide advanced sub‑specialty training in Oculoplastics, Orbital and Lacrimal surgery. There is a strong interest in Thyroid Eye disease and the department has good collaborations with dermatology, Maxillo‑facial and ENT surgeons. The post will support the team of 3 Oculoplastic Consultants and an oculoplastic nurse specialist. The successful candidate will complement the specialist registrar and TSC fellow and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the firm.

About us

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. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

Applicants interested in applying for the above post can contact Miss Ford, Miss Hunt or Miss Soliman, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons via their secretary on 0117 342 9062, or email [e-mail]; [e-mail]; [e-mail]. Please ensure your referees cover the last 3 years of your career.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology, with basic specialist registrar training for ophthalmology and oculoplastics
• Previous TSC or fellowship experience in oculo‑plastics

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

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

Additional and Aptitudes

• We are supportive
• We are respectful
• We are innovative
• We are collaborative
• 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 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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)