# Trust Fellow in Ophthalmology (Glaucoma & Cataract) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-fellow-in-ophthalmology-glaucoma-and-cataract/e302e029-1a68-47fb-8b42-f0ea0df23ed7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-fellow-in-ophthalmology-glaucoma-and-cataract/e302e029-1a68-47fb-8b42-f0ea0df23ed7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Cheltenham General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** Dependent on experience - **Contract type:** 12 months (12 months fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-24T12:21:12.651Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Cheltenham/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology_GlaucomaCataract/Ophthalmology_GlaucomaCataract-v8221047 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8221047?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Experience and participation in departmental audit - Ability to teach junior staff - Good organisational skills and time management **Desirable** - Pervious QIP or audit - Previous publications or research ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - 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 ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - 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** - Evidence of personal initiative ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Full or eligible for full GMC Registration - Dip Ophth, MRCOphth or equivalent **Desirable** - FRCOphth - Higher Degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD - At least 2 years Ophthalmology experience ## Documents - [job description (docx, 594.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562565) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.