Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Ophthalmology – Glaucoma: Sponsorship Available

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for three twelve months fellowship posts in Glaucoma in one of the largest ophthalmic units in the UK. There are three posts, to commence from 1st week of August 2027.

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 £750 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.

The Glaucoma Unit consists of 5 full time consultants: Mr L Au, Mr J Yu, Mr K Yau, Miss F Tacea and Miss F Mason.

Main duties of the job

These fellowship posts offer wide 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 on both adult and paediatric cases.

The Fellow will participate in outpatient clinics undertaking diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultants. He or she 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. They will provide urgent glaucoma opinions for tertiary and internal referrals with the support of the supervising consultants.

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

  • Postgraduate Degree (e.g. MD, PhD)
  • Completion of Higher Specialist Training or within 3 months of CCT

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

  • Organisation Skills

Other requirements

Essential

  • Full registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council

Audit and Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of Clinical Audit in Ophthalmology
  • Evidence of teaching Undergraduate Students
  • Evidence of teaching and training junior medical staff
  • Evidence of teaching or training allied health professionals
  • Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance and audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

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