Medical Retina Fellow
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Boston, PE21 9QS
Salary
£76,582
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
The post holder will undertake a24-month Medical Retina Fellowshipwithin the Ophthalmology Department at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The ...
- Attendance at Medical Retina outpatient clinics
- Assessment and management of patients with retinal disease, including AMD, diabetic eye disease, retinal vascular disease, and inflammatory retinal disorders
- Participation in intravitreal injection services in accordance with departmental protocols
- Interpretation of retinal imaging, including OCT and fundus photography
- Participation in the Ophthalmology on-call rota (1 in 14)
- Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical documentation
Professional and organisational duties will include
- Participation in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities
- Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as appropriate
- Engagement in appraisal, revalidation, and mandatory training
- Compliance with Trust policies and professional standards
The post holder will undertake a24-month Medical Retina Fellowshipwithin the Ophthalmology Department at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The fellowship is designed to provide advanced subspecialty training in the assessment, investigation, and management of medical retinal disease in a district general hospital setting.
The post holder will work under the supervision of Consultant Ophthalmologists with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and will participate in the general ophthalmology on-call rota.
- Attendance at Medical Retina outpatient clinics
- Assessment and management of patients with retinal disease, including AMD, diabetic eye disease, retinal vascular disease, and inflammatory retinal disorders
- Participation in intravitreal injection services in accordance with departmental protocols
- Interpretation of retinal imaging, including OCT and fundus photography
- Participation in the Ophthalmology on-call rota (1 in 14)
- Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical documentation
Professional and organisational duties will include
- Participation in audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities
- Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as appropriate
- Engagement in appraisal, revalidation, and mandatory training
- Compliance with Trust policies and professional standards
The Ophthalmology Department provides comprehensive secondary care services to a population of approximately 750,000 across Lincolnshire. Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, is a major base for outpatient ophthalmology services, with additional clinical activity delivered across Trust sites.
The post holder will be supported by Consultant Ophthalmologists, Specialty Doctors and Specialist nurses.
The department supports continuing professional development and encourages participation in audit and research activities.
Equality and Diversity
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity in its workforce. All appointments are made on merit.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS, FRCOpth or equivalent
- Current GMC certificate
Desirable
- UK Experience
- Relevant higher degree or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate understanding of educational needs of trainees and commitment to effective teaching at all levels
- Computer literacy
- Understanding of the principles and implementation of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develp new technology and methods
Training/ Experience/ Research
Essential
- Proven clinical experience in ophthalmology with a broad experience of the specialty - minimum of six year
- Experience of and undertaken Clinical Audit, with recently presented findings
Desirable
- Evidence of recently published research or case reports
How to apply
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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