Job overview

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a exciting position of Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist  with an interest in Surgical Retina post available within their Ophthalmology Department.

This post is based at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe General and Amersham Hospitals in Buckinghamshire) and is a Fixed Term post for 12 months with the possibility to extend. This post is available to start from April 2026.

Please note:

All applicants MUST have a GMC registration and 'Licence to Practice in the UK'

This is a Fixed term contract post, it does not qualify for pay protection or re-location expenses. 

We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore this advert may closer earlier than the advised closing date. For this reason we encourage intrested applicants to apply early. 

Main duties of the job

A fellow post in the sub-specialty of Retina, with the focus on retina is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS. This post is based at Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe

The successful applicant will have training in the clinical management of Medical retina, Uveitis and Surgical retina patients with clinical work-up and decision making in the out-patient setting, AMD one stop clinics and laser clinics, and cataract or VR surgery depending on level of skill and interest.

The post-holder may also be able to undertake occasional additional cataract lists.

Research and audit are actively encouraged.

Supervision of junior trainees may be required depending on experience.

Successful applicants will have a personal development plan agreed between the post holder and the Retinal Service Lead Consultants. Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust is happy to support appropriate assessment of Fellows as required, with Workplace Based Assessments. Scope exists for the development of complementary sub-specialty interests.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust has a dynamic cataract service. Successful applicants will be expected to embrace all aspects of retinal service delivery. This will include clinical, administrative, education and research and development roles.

As part of the wider ophthalmology service they will also work within Eye Casualty on a rotating basis.

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.