Job summary

Applications are warmly welcomed for two 12-month, fixed-term posts of Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina and Uveitis at BEH. These positions offer the perfect platform for sub-specialist training in medical retina services, uveitis, and general ophthalmology care for patients at the Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH) and Weston General Hospital (WGH). Our commitment to innovation is at the heart of BEH's culture. We are proud recipients of the Recognizing Success 2023 'Innovation and Improvement Award' in recognition of our ground-breaking establishment of a virtual ophthalmology outpatient service from scratch. Initially launched at the Nightingale Hospital in 2020, this service has now found its new home at The Galleries in Bristol city centre. By focusing on high-volume and high-pressure areas such as glaucoma and medical retina, we have transformed the way ophthalmology is offered in our city. Throughout the pandemic, this resource has ensured that patients receive uninterrupted care and has significantly improved the hospital's efficiency, resulting in increased capacity and reduced wait times.

Main duties of the job

As a highly regarded Regional Centre for Ophthalmology within the Division of Surgery at UHBW, BEH takes immense pride in offering a tertiary referral retina service. Our integrated medical retina, uveitis, and vitreo-retinal service work in close collaboration with an excellent Clinical Research Unit, which was honoured with the Recognising Success Award for Innovation and Improvement in 2019. Supported by an exceptional medical imaging department, our new Retinal Unit Outpatients Department is equipped to provide exceptional care. Involvement in clinical research trials is encouraged to promote professional growth and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field.

To be considered for these positions, candidates should have completed their higher surgical training in the UK or hold an equivalent qualification. We are particularly interested in individuals with previous clinical experience in medical retina, unsupervised retinal laser experience, and expertise in intravitreal injections.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.