Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology (Glaucoma/Cataract)
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 318-26-GLACAT
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Closing
- 13/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Fellow in Ophthalmology (Glaucoma & Cataract)
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
We are seeking a Trust Ophthalmology Doctor to join our Acute District General Hospital team in a full-time, 12-month fixed-term Glaucoma/Cataract post. The role offers broad general ophthalmology experience, including high-volume cataract surgery. Experience in cataract surgery and glaucoma assessment is essential; independent cataract surgery is desirable but not required.
Applicants must have, or be eligible for, full GMC registration and preferably hold the FRCOphth, MRCOphth, or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 4 years' postgraduate experience is required, including at least 2 years in ophthalmology at OST, SHO, or higher grade level.
As a member of our Trust, you will work collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing a first-class clinical service
• Supporting and leading staff within the specialty
• Contributing to teaching, quality improvement and research activities
• Working in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
• Delivering clinical practice in line with contractual requirements and service plans
• Supporting the development objectives of the specialty, Surgical Division and Trust
• Demonstrating initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility throughout the role.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work closely under the supervision of the Glaucoma consultants (Mr Reynolds, Mr Anand, Mr Al-Rubiay and Mr Dean) and Cataract Consultant Lead (Mr Dean) in the unit.
The weekly timetable includes Glaucoma and Cataract theatre sessions, Glaucoma and Cataract Clinics, Virtual Glaucoma sessions, Casualty Clinics and study/administrative sessions.
The post has fixed-on call commitments of 1:8 for weekdays, and 1:8 weekends. The postholder is expected to coordinate Glaucoma emergencies, both in the clinic, and in theatre. The postholder is also expected to be flexible and willing to undertake additional duties out of hours or in the event of unforeseen circumstances to ensure the smooth running of the department.
This post is a junior post designed to enhance basic skills and assessment of routine and emergency glaucoma patients as well as develop a full understanding of cataract patient assessment and work up with development opportunities within the service. Theatre sessions will be predominantly cataract focused with some opportunity for Glaucoma surgical teaching.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provisional Job Plan
| Glaucoma/Cataract TRUST DOCTOR | AM | Theatre with SR/YA 1-5 Tewkesbury Hosp | RSTA | Theatre WD 2,3,4,5 | Cataract Clinic | Eye Emergency Clinic 1-5 |
| PM | Theatre with SR/YA 1-5 Tewkesbury Hosp | Stroud with YA if no room supernumary AM GRH | RSTA (cover of SR Cat clinic) | Cataract Clinic | Teaching 1,2,3 and 4 | |
| Theatre wk 5 |
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Full or eligible for full GMC Registration
- Dip Ophth, MRCOphth or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- FRCOphth
- Higher Degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD
- At least 2 years Ophthalmology experience
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience with at leave 4 years ophthalmic StR1 or higher grade since registration
- Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery
- Experience working in busy outpatient and casualty clinics as well as theatre
- Exposure to emergency Ophthalmology on call
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience and participation in departmental audit
- Ability to teach junior staff
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable criteria
- Pervious QIP or audit
- Previous publications or research
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues as appropriate
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and able to communicate well with patients
- Applicants whose primary professional qualification(s) were not taken in English and/or have spent less than 6 months in a substantive NHS post, will need to demonstrate their language competence by achieving a score of 7 in the International English Language testing system (ILETS) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of personal initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- William Dean
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmologist (Cataract)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 3149
- Additional information
Gavin Reynolds, Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma - [email protected]
Yasser Al Rubiay - Consultant Ophthalmologist Glaucoma - [email protected]
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