How many posts are available:
There are 33 posts available in the region.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Ophthalmology is unique amongst medical specialties. The eye, its surrounding structures and the visual pathways may be affected by a great variety of clinical conditions. Their successful management depends on the ophthalmology team combining the diagnostic and therapeutic abilities of a physician and the technical skills of a microsurgeon with an understanding of the whole patient.
Innovative technologies for imaging the eye have helped to diagnose and treat many conditions, and there have been numerous advances in microsurgical techniques that have improved surgical outcomes. Novel treatments for degenerative diseases of the retina give hope to patients with a previously poor prognosis. These developments make it a very exciting time to work within this specialty.
The Ophthalmology programme is a seven-stage programme with each stage expected to last one year if you are in full-time training. The first two stages will be spent rotating through placements in the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Darlington Memorial Hospital and the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Each placement will be for six months.
There are 33 posts available in the region.
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Sunderland Eye Infirmary
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HP
“Trainers in this deanery take a genuine interest in your training and development. I have always had the opportunity to discuss my goals and plans with my supervisors who then go on to ensure that these aims are met. Many also ensure that I receive sensible career advice. As a result, I have been able to map out and follow a clear career plan from the outset.”