Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Glaucoma Fellow appointment suitable for senior ophthalmology trainees who wish to pursue subspecialty training in glaucoma.
The goal of this fellowship training is to complement the basic knowledge gained in core specialty training in ophthalmology and to provide you with greater exposure to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of glaucoma disorders. There is great emphasis on clinical and surgical hands-on training to prepare you for a consultant post. We will endeavor to provide 3 operating lists with the three consultant ophthalmologists who specialise in glaucoma.
The length of the educational program is 12 months (from August 2026 until August 2027) of full time education, subject to satisfactory performance review after 6 months. This period may be extended if mutually agreed. This time includes appropriate short periods for vacation, special assignments, or exceptional individual circumstances approved by the supervisor. Ophthalmology requires an intensive continuum of training therefore it should not be interrupted by frequent and/or prolonged periods of absence.
You will be encouraged to take part in audit and research and to publish and present in the meetings depending on individual enthusiasm and ability.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
- Undertake all clinics and operating lists as specified in the timetable
- Participate in general on call rota
- Deal with administration related to patient management in a timely manner
- Deal with patient administration when consultant on leave
- Contribute to regular presentations and journal club
- Contribute to regional postgraduate teaching sessions
- Be contactable by mobile phone and email
- Undertake clinics at satellite locations
- Undertake clinical research and to aim to present work at
- Responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care of patients
This role provides an excellent exposure to surgery with opportunities to improve techniques in the fields of glaucoma filtration surgery, bleb management, MIGS, cyclodiode laser therapy and phacoemulsification. Glaucoma tube implantation is occasionally performed and the aim would be for the Fellow to be involved with such cases as appropriate.
The Fellow will be encouraged to take an active role in the day to day supervision of the junior medical staff/medical students and to contribute to their teaching.
All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with License to Practice;
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications
- Certificate of eligibility for entry into higher specialist training (CEEHST), Royal College of Ophthalmologists (for UK applicants).
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Ability to take a detailed ophthalmic history, perform a good ophthalmic examination, put forward a differential diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.
- Previous experience of managing glaucoma patients in out-patient setting
- Evidence of surgical dexterity
Desirable
- Ability to manage the common ophthalmic emergencies.
- Publications
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years recent experience in General Ophthalmology, in posts recognised for training by the appropriate Surgical Royal College
- Experience of unsupervised phako-emulsification cataract surgery
Desirable
- Six months experience at SHO (StR equivalent) level in another relevant specialty e.g. General Medicine, A&E, Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- Experience of supervised intraocular and extraocular surgery
Circumstances
Essential
- Pre-employment health screening.
- Willing to work in different locations
- Willingness to be flexible should the need arise
Personal qualities/ temperament
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Leadership skills
- Diplomacy
- Probity
- Ability to cope with stress
- Flexible and able to adapt to Change
- Conscientious
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with License to Practice;
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications
- Certificate of eligibility for entry into higher specialist training (CEEHST), Royal College of Ophthalmologists (for UK applicants).
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Ability to take a detailed ophthalmic history, perform a good ophthalmic examination, put forward a differential diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan.
- Previous experience of managing glaucoma patients in out-patient setting
- Evidence of surgical dexterity
Desirable
- Ability to manage the common ophthalmic emergencies.
- Publications
- Computer skills
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years recent experience in General Ophthalmology, in posts recognised for training by the appropriate Surgical Royal College
- Experience of unsupervised phako-emulsification cataract surgery
Desirable
- Six months experience at SHO (StR equivalent) level in another relevant specialty e.g. General Medicine, A&E, Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- Experience of supervised intraocular and extraocular surgery
Circumstances
Essential
- Pre-employment health screening.
- Willing to work in different locations
- Willingness to be flexible should the need arise
Personal qualities/ temperament
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Leadership skills
- Diplomacy
- Probity
- Ability to cope with stress
- Flexible and able to adapt to Change
- Conscientious
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
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).
