Job summary
Applications are invited for three twelve months fellowship posts in Glaucoma in one of the largest provincial ophthalmic unit in the UK. This post is to commence 1st week of August 2025
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position, under the Trusts International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information re this scheme can be found on our website - link in job description.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) is a major tertiary referral centre with complex glaucoma cases being received from across the North West, from North Wales and beyond. It is also one of only a handful of centres in the UK offering a dedicated paediatric glaucoma service. MREH glaucoma unit has a National and International reputation for leading the way in adopting new glaucoma surgical techniques including MIGS and has an active clinical research portfolio in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. We have led the way in the development of new and innovative Glaucoma Service Delivery Models, including first Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme in the UK, an in-house optometric led glaucoma assessment clinic, virtual clinics and Nurse-led Patient Education Clinic and the first Home-day phasing Service.
Main duties of the job
These fellowship posts offer clinical experience in the management of glaucoma including both complex adult and paediatric cases. The fellows will also gain insight into the service delivery of glaucoma through our innovative optometric schemes and virtual clinics. Laser and Surgical training include SLT, Yag, Argon and diode (external and endoscopic) laser therapies, enhanced trabeculectomy, angle surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and glaucoma drainage devices.
The Fellow will participate in outpatient clinics undertaking diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultants. They will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. In addition they will perform a laser session per week and a general clinic in acute services.
The Fellow will participate in outpatient clinics undertaking diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultants. They will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. The Fellow attends outpatient clinic sessions and dedicated operating sessions under the direction of the Consultant trainers. In addition they will perform a laser session per week and a general clinic in acute services. They will provide urgent glaucoma opinions for tertiary and internal referrals with the support of the supervising consultants.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree (Mb ChB or equivalent)
- Significant experience in Ophthalmology
- Completion of basic surgical training
- FRCOphth (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)
- Ability to manage a range of emergency and elective conditions within the scope of ophthalmology
- Ability to perform routine cataract surgery unsupervised
- Proven experience in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Specialist Training or within 3 months of CCT
- Postgraduate Degree (e.g. MD, PhD)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Audit and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Audit in Ophthalmology
- Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance and audit
- Evidence of teaching and training junior medical staff
- Evidence of teaching Undergraduate Students
- Evidence of teaching or training allied health professionals
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Publications in recognised ophthalmic or related journals
- Evidence of Research projects relating to glaucoma
- Willingness to undertake glaucoma related research during fellowship post
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree (Mb ChB or equivalent)
- Significant experience in Ophthalmology
- Completion of basic surgical training
- FRCOphth (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)
- Ability to manage a range of emergency and elective conditions within the scope of ophthalmology
- Ability to perform routine cataract surgery unsupervised
- Proven experience in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Specialist Training or within 3 months of CCT
- Postgraduate Degree (e.g. MD, PhD)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
Audit and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Audit in Ophthalmology
- Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance and audit
- Evidence of teaching and training junior medical staff
- Evidence of teaching Undergraduate Students
- Evidence of teaching or training allied health professionals
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Publications in recognised ophthalmic or related journals
- Evidence of Research projects relating to glaucoma
- Willingness to undertake glaucoma related research during fellowship post
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
