Trust Doctor StR Higher Glaucoma Clinical Fellow

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; West Alvington; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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,

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Glaucoma management

Unsupervised clinics

Excellent communication

Teaching

Team collaboration

Educación

MRCOphth

FRCS or equivalent

GMC registration & license to practice

Descripción del empleo

Trust Doctor StR Higher Glaucoma Clinical Fellow

An excellent opportunity has arisen for the post of Glaucoma Clinical Fellow at the Royal Eye Infirmary, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust , offering a 12-month fixed-term contract within our dynamic and expanding Ophthalmology department. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic clinician to join our dedicated Glaucoma team, contributing to high-quality patient care and supporting the continued development of specialist glaucoma services across the region.

The successful candidate will work closely with our consultant glaucoma specialists at the Royal Eye Infirmary, gaining extensive experience in the management of complex glaucoma, including medical, laser and surgical care. The post provides a valuable opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, participate in multidisciplinary team working, and engage in service improvement initiatives that enhance patient pathways and outcomes.

Our Ophthalmology unit delivers a comprehensive range of routine, urgent and specialist services. The post-holder will be expected to play an active role in outpatient clinics, laser sessions, theatre lists, and the on-call rota as appropriate. Opportunities for involvement in teaching, audit, and research are available and strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a Glaucoma Clinical Fellow, supporting the continued development and delivery of high-quality glaucoma services within the department. The role has been created to strengthen clinical capacity within the glaucoma team, and there may be potential for extension.

The post will be based at the Royal Eye Infirmary providing core glaucoma-focused clinical activities including triaging referrals, managing outpatient clinics, delivering laser procedures, on call duties and assisting with glaucoma surgery. The post-holder will work closely with the consultant glaucoma team and wider multidisciplinary staff to ensure timely, safe and effective care for patients with a wide spectrum of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

Job responsibilities

This fellowship is designed for ophthalmologists approaching the end of their postgraduate training or for experienced clinicians seeking to further refine their practical and subspecialty expertise. Over the course of this oneyear postwith the possibility of extension to a second year for the right candidatethe successful applicant will gain advanced clinical exposure within ophthalmology, with particular emphasis on subspecialty training in Glaucoma. The role offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate highlevel clinical skills, develop confidence in managing complex glaucoma patients, and contribute meaningfully to a busy, forwardthinking eye unit. Appropriately skilled candidates will have the opportunity to run their own cataract surgery lists, while additional supervised training can be provided for those wishing to further develop their surgical competencies.

The postholder will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to deliver a highquality ophthalmic service that meets national standards and waitingtime targets. They will be actively involved in glaucoma outpatient clinics, laser sessions, surgical activity, and multidisciplinary patient pathways, ensuring safe, efficient and patientcentred care. A key component of the role is a commitment to education: the fellow will play an integral part in the training and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and nursing or allied health staff both within the Royal Eye Infirmary and across associated clinical settings. Engagement in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects is expected, contributing to the continuous enhancement of departmental standards and patient outcomes.

This appointment is made under Whitley Council terms and conditions, with the contract held by the Trust. The post offers a stimulating and supportive environment for a motivated clinician seeking to advance their subspecialty training and prepare for senior or consultantlevel roles in ophthalmology.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING

• o3 Years or more Ophthalmic training equivalent to that recognized in the UK oFull GMC registration and a license to practice oMRCOphth oFRCS or equivalent
• oFRCS or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• oCompetent to undertake unsupervised new and follow up outpatient clinics. oAbility to perform cataract surgery under supervision. oAble to deal with general ophthalmology emergencies
• oGood knowledge of Glaucoma laser treatment oAble to perform cataract surgery independently

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

• oAbility to work unsupervised oBroad experience of the management of common eye diseases.
• oExperience in Glaucoma

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

• oFlexibility oRecognition of personal limitations and preparedness to seek advice oExcellent communication skills oGood clinical skills oEnthusiastic and approachable
• oAn interest in acquiring ophthalmic subspecialty skills oAn interest in teaching

OTHER FACTORS

• Ability to work hours of the job and participate in the 1st on call rota ?Good command of the English language

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.