Applications are invited for three twelve months fellowship posts in Glaucoma in one of the largest provincial ophthalmic units in the UK. This post is to commence the 1st week of August 2025.
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position under the Trust's International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information regarding 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.
Main duties of the job:
1. These fellowship posts offer clinical experience in the management of glaucoma, including both complex adult and paediatric cases.
2. The fellows will also gain insight into the service delivery of glaucoma through our innovative optometric schemes and virtual clinics.
3. 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.
4. The Fellow will participate in outpatient clinics undertaking diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients under the care of the Consultants.
5. They will undertake surgery both under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised.
6. In addition, they will perform a laser session per week and a general clinic in acute services.
7. They will provide urgent glaucoma opinions for tertiary and internal referrals with the support of the supervising consultants.
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