Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology. This role involves providing high-quality patient care and working alongside experienced consultants in various specialty clinics. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical acumen and communication skills, and have a medical degree. The position offers a supportive teaching environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. Join and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients.

Benefits

27-33 days of paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Extensive staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Ability to assist in cataract, laser, and glaucoma clinics.
• Engagement in teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced consultants in various clinics.
• Support the emergency eye service.
• Participate in formal and informal teaching.

Skills

High-quality patient care

Strong clinical acumen

Outstanding communication skills

Passion for patient care

Education

Relevant medical degree

Job description

Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 24 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology at the West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care and develop skills and expertise in ophthalmology, with a strong clinical acumen, outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will join an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role, please access the full job description attached to this advert.

You will work within a large and supportive team, assisting experienced consultants with cataract, laser and glaucoma clinics, alongside your other clinical activity. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad‑based experience in a busy and well‑resourced teaching hospital environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and educational environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Weekly activities include cataract theatre, glaucoma, cataract, uveitis and emergency eye service clinics, and dedicated teaching sessions every Friday afternoon.

• Diagnosis and management of outpatients in a range of subspecialty clinics.
• Supporting the emergency eye service.
• Engagement in formal and informal teaching.
• Participation in on‑call rota.

Working Pattern: Full‑time

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Mr. Rob Munneke, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology ([e-mail]) or Lauren Tyrer, Operations Manager ([e-mail])

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

We reserve the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts, salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED‑rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter, car lease schemes and the NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme: These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust