Medical Retina Fellow

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Medical Retina Fellowshipin Ophthalmology based at Royal Berkshire Hospitaland Prince Charles Eye Unit, starting in November 2025for a period of 12 months in the first instance.

This post is suited to doctors who are post-CCT (or equivalent)and wish to pursue a career in medical retina, especially those preparing for a substantive consultant appointment.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic, multi-site team delivering high-volume retinal services across Berkshire. There will also be opportunities to participate in service improvement, teaching, audit, and research, aligned with departmental objectives and the appointee's interests.

Main duties of the job

The fellow will work under the supervision of the Medical Retina Consultant teamand will be actively involved in:

• Running and supporting medical retina clinics, including for diabetic retinopathy, AMD, vein occlusions, and inherited retinal disorders.
• Delivering and supervising intravitreal injection clinics in RBH/WBCH/PCEU (depending on service demand)
• Interpreting and reviewing retinal imaging(OCT, FFA, ICGA, widefield imaging).
• Participating in laser clinics, including PRP, focal/grid and YAG laser
• Supporting Eye Casualtyand acute ophthalmology serviceson a rotational basis.
• Participating in the first on-call rota(currently 1 in 13).
• Providing prospective cover to ward round when trainees attending monthly Deanery teaching
• Taking part in weekly case reviews, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the teaching of junior doctors, students, and allied professionals.

The fellow will be expected to contribute to inpatient care, emergency ophthalmology, and general ophthalmology clinics, depending on service needs and training objectives.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RBH

Reading

RG15AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RBH

Reading

RG15AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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