The Royal Veterinary College

Staff Clinician/Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Hatfield AL9 7TA

Key information

Pay
£53,188 to £68,063 a year, pro rata
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
8 Sep 2026
Closing date
8 Oct 2026

About this role

We are looking for a full-time or part-time Staff Clinician/Lecturer in Ophthalmology in the Department of Clinical Science and Services. This person would work mainly from our Hawkshead Campus, a 15-minute train ride from the centre of cosmopolitan London. The appropriate candidate will be expected to enhance the department’s reputation through scholarship in clinical activities and teaching. You will achieve this by delivering professional services within the College’s hospitals, delivering clinical training on veterinary and paraveterinary undergraduate curricula and participating in postgraduate training programmes.

We are looking for true team players with exceptional leadership and communication skills and who are enthusiastic about working with students, including supporting undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. We are looking for candidates with a RCVS registrable degree in veterinary science, who hold or are eligible to obtain an European or American postgraduate diploma in Ophthalmology.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including

  • Competitive and attractive pension package
  • Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays + concessionary days)
  • Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
  • A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
  • On site café and restaurant
  • Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Prof. Daniel

Chan (Head of Department) email

dchan@rvc.ac.uk or Prof Steven De

Decker (Clinical Director) email

sdedecker@rvc.ac.uk or Dr Serena

Maini (Head of Ophthalmology) email

smaini@rvc.ac.uk