Specialty Doctor-Medical Retina

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Specialty Doctor – Medical Retina

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Current GMC registration and previous experience in Ophthalmology in the UK Required

We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Retina Fellow to join the Ophthalmology Directorate at Sunderland Eye Infirmary, part of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. As a leading regional centre with a strong track record in clinical excellence, innovation and research, our Medical Retina service continues to expand to meet growing demand across the North East. This fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a high‑volume, specialist environment delivering care to patients with complex retinal conditions, including AMD, diabetic eye disease and vein occlusions.

You will join a large, collaborative team of medical retina and vitreoretinal consultants, specialist nurses, optometrists and imaging colleagues. The post provides hands‑on experience in the assessment and management of medical retina patients, supported by access to advanced imaging technology and one of the busiest macular units in the country. The role also provides opportunities for involvement in teaching, audit and our active retinal research portfolio.

You need to have completed MRCOphth or equivalent, full general Ophthalmology experience is essential. Applicants should have evidence of ongoing professional development with good interpersonal and communication skills.

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Mr Ajay Kotagiri

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There are many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Aside from our fantastic staff, we have many exciting things going on. Work on our New Eye Hospital in Sunderland is nearing completion; the new hospital means Sunderland will remain home to the region’s only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.

As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. There is always something to get involved in. If you share our vision for “excellence in all that we do”, we would love you to join us!

We are delighted to offer a highly motivated, ambitious individual the opportunity to join our integrated Ophthalmology team as a Specialist Doctor specialising in Medical Retina. The Medical Retina department consists of 6 WTE consultants including VR and Medical Retina. The hospital is fully equipped with modern imaging cameras and also has the ability to perform Electro Diagnostic testing in house with referral to the regional lab if needed.

There is a newly acquired B‑Scan Ultrasound machine with specialist ultrasound clinics running once a week. The department also has a pattern Argon laser machine as well as Heyex
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One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams, we have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and, in particular, those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at…