Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Neuro-ophthalmology and Strabismus

Applications are invited for two twelve months fellowship post in Neuro-ophthalmology and Strabismus in one of the largest provincial ophthalmic units in the UK.  One post is to commence 1st week of August 2027 and the 2nd one is to commence in February 2028. 

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.

The fellowship is based at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The Neuro-ophthalmology firm has 3 consultant ophthalmologists - Mr Vishwanath, Mr Yagan and Miss Littlewood in addition to a consultant neurologist - Dr Zermansky. The unit is supported by a big orthoptic department headed by Mrs Veronica Greenwood, and an electrophysiology department. 

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.

• Experience of Audit
• Research & Publications
• Leadership skills

• Medical Degree
• Completed post graduate training and obtained post graduate qualification in ophthalmology and experience needed for supervising other trainees in emergency department, alongside a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
• Ability to see eye casualty patients independently and willingness to participate in general on call if needed
• Organisation Skills
• Team working Skills
• Full registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.