Job Summary
We are advertising for a two fellowship posts in medical retina based at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH), the largest provincial ophthalmic unit in the UK, to commence from July 2026 and October 2026 for a period of 12 months. MREH is one of the only two dedicated Eye Hospitals in the UK, with a track record of excellence in clinical quality and innovation and an active and ambitious research program.

MREH is at the forefront of imaging technology, including digital wide-field fluorescein and indocyanine-green angiography, enhanced-depth swept-source OCT, anterior segment OCT and ultrasound, and OCT angiography. The postholder will be exposed to a range of existing research studies and will be encouraged to develop their own research interests.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will be involved in the core medical retina services managing AMD, diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusions and other Retinal pathologies. The post holder will also gain experience in retinal laser clinics. MREH has taken great pride in establishing a 'hub and spoke' model of care for macular clinics with the ability to provide care closer to home. This has enabled MREH to facilitate high quality, safe and patient-centred care for the local population. This post offers a unique experience to learn and contribute to innovative methods for managing capacity issues in this ever-growing sub-speciality and an opportunity for the post holder to be able to work in our community clinics, after gaining the required clinical and leadership skills.

About us
All applicants must have passed FRCOphth or equivalent. It is a post CCT / CESR Fellowship aimed at those planning to sub-specialise in medical retina at consultant level or those who wish to enhance their research experience.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Medical Degree
• Completion of Higher Training (CCT/CESR)
• Significant experience in Ophthalmology
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent - MRCOphth/FRCOphth/FEBO
• Completion of Basic Training

Knowledge and Previous Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive experience in the management of general Ophthalmic problems
• Basic knowledge of Medial Retina diseases
• Basic skills in interpretation of Fluorescein angiography and OCT
• Basic skills in application of intravitreal drugs
• Experience in retinal laser treatments

Audit
Essential

• Teaching Junior Medical Staff

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements
Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications
• Research projects relevant to Medical Retina

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.

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UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).