Fellow in Ophthalmology (Uveitis / Medical Retina) ST3-5 equivalent
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Uveitis / Medical Retina Fellow (ST3-5). The post is available from November 2026 for 12 months.
This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in areas of Uveitis (inflammatory eye conditions) with a smaller component of medical retina including virtual screening assessment of conditions such as hydroxychloroquine, macular degeneration, vascular disorders and diabetes).
The successful candidate would join a team of 1 uveitis consultant, 1 locum uveitis consultant and a larger medical retina team of 6 consultants,, 3 specialist and 1 speciality doctor, 1 fellow, 1 trust grade, residents and ophthalmic practitioners, who are part of a larger team of 30 consultants and their support staff. In addition there will be the opportunity for some emergency ophthalmology clinical work.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Victoria Infirmary has a large Ophthalmology department covering all aspects of ophthalmology and is well equipped with the full range of diagnostic equipment especially for medical retina including wide field OCTA, colour, FFA&ICG and electrodiagnostic tests. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements. Please note this post is capped at ST3-5 salary.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from: Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
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