Clinical Fellow (Glaucoma)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role:

The Glaucoma Unit

The Glaucoma Unit is based at Heavitree Hospital and supported by an experienced team of glaucoma practitioners and technicians. The Fellow will gain extensive experience in both routine and complex glaucoma care, with additional emergency clinic exposure and surgical experience within the main Eye Unit.

Low-risk patients are managed through innovative technician-led pathways at Exeter Nightingale Hospital, with virtual review by practitioners and consultants, offering valuable insight into modern shared-care models.

Training Opportunities

This fellowship offers structured, consultant-supervised training with Mr Michael Smith, Mr Daniel Byles and Mr Andrew Cowdray.

You will develop:

• Competency in assessment and management of routine and complex glaucoma
• Surgical skills in trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage devices
• Experience in glaucoma laser procedures (SLT, YAG)
• Skills in planning and delivering shared-care glaucoma services
• Strong understanding of the evidence base underpinning glaucoma management

The post includes dedicated study, teaching, research and audit sessions.

Teaching & Academic Opportunities

As part of a major teaching hospital, you will:

• Participate in weekly Friday teaching sessions (term time)
• Contribute to regional and sub-regional ophthalmology meetings
• Teach undergraduate medical students from the University of Exeter
• Engage with optometry and orthoptics trainees

On-Call Commitment

Participation in the 1:8 first on-call ophthalmology rota (subject to staffing levels).

Working Pattern: Full-time

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Mr Michael Smith, Consultant Ophthalmologist on michael.smith26@nhs.net, Nicolas Blandini, Head of Glaucoma Services on nicolas.blandini@nhs.net or Lauren Tyrer, Operations Manager on lauren.tyrer@nhs.net.

This is a fixed term contract from 01/08/2026 to 01/08/2027.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heavitree Hospital

Gladstone Road

Exeter

Devon

EX1 2ED

Employer's website

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