Vitreoretinal Fellow in Ophthalmology

Vitreoretinal Fellow in Ophthalmology

The closing date is 31 July 2026

We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join a well integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Vitreoretinal Fellow. The post is available from November 2026 for 12 months. This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in all areas of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including complex cases, advanced techniques and the use of the 3D viewing system. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements.

In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.

For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity please contact: Mr. Sandro Di Simplicio, Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon via email at

Job responsibilities

The timetable involves all aspects of surgical retina with general medical retina, AMD and diabetic clinics. There is one general session and four to five theatre lists. There may be flexibility in some of the sessions to cover a specific training need if required.

VR on call commitment 1:2 (weekdays) and 1:4 roughly (week ends), but no general on call.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• MD/PhD or equivalent.
• Completion of core ophthalmology training.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Good history & examination skills.
• Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations.
• Independent cataract surgery with more than 300 procedures done, able to perform independent laser for retinopexy.
• More than 3 years' experience of ophthalmology.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Previous experience of surgical retina.

Maintaining Clinical Competence

• Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

Teaching

• Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

• Completed audit.
• Understanding of research principles.
• Evidence of research projects.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.