Senior Clinical Fellow (ST6+/Post CCT) in Ophthalmology (VR)

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST6+/Post CCT) in Ophthalmology (Vitreoretinal Surgery) to commence 06 January 2025 for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The Vitreoretinal Service deals with the full range of vitreoretinal conditions including provision of the National Stickler Syndrome Service led by Mr Martin Snead. The post-holder's timetable will include vitreoretinal clinics and surgical sessions. Previous vitreoretinal experience is not essential as training will be consultant-supervised from the outset.

The medical retina and vitreoretinal services are supported by a dedicated ophthalmic imaging suite which provides retinal photography, OCT imaging, fluorescein and ICG angiography and B-scan ultrasonography.

It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to the general emergency eye service (currently 1 in 6, second on-call rota).

Please note that this post doesnot carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.