Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Ophthalmology Fellow in Oculoplastics to join the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain extensive clinical and surgical experience within a busy and well-established oculoplastics service.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced consultant oculoplastic surgeons, managing a wide range of adult and paediatric oculoplastic conditions, including eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders. The role includes dedicated oculoplastics clinics and theatre sessions across the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Prince Charles Eye Unit, supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
This post is ideally suited to a doctor wishing to further develop their clinical and surgical skills in oculoplastics and gain broad experience within a large and forward-thinking ophthalmology department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver specialist oculoplastics care through dedicated clinics and theatre sessions, managing a wide range of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions under consultant supervision. They will contribute to the ophthalmology on-call rota and support teaching, audit and service development activities within the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will deliver specialist oculoplastics care through dedicated clinics and theatre sessions, managing a wide range of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions under consultant supervision. They will contribute to the ophthalmology on-call rota and support teaching, audit and service development activities within the department.
Person specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Ability to relate to patients, relatives, staff and medical colleagues at all levels
- Able to work flexibly and use initiative
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with an unrestricted licence to practice in the UK
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team working
- Ability to keep legible and relevant electronic medical notes
- Effective communication skills – verbal and written
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions and to seek advice from Senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research projects
- Teaching
Previous Experience
Essential
- 5 years of Specialist Registrar level or equivalent.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB, BS or recognised equivalent
- FRCOphth UK or equivalent
Desirable
- MSC or equivalent
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This advert is for Ophthalmology Fellow in Lid/Lacrimal and Oculoplastic with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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