Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Ophthalmology (Glaucoma).
This post is available from 03 September 2025 until 01 September 2026.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include the diagnosis and management of all types of glaucoma including management of acute presentation of the disease and the management of complex tertiary referrals. The Glaucoma service offers the full complement of surgical treatment including trabeculectomy surgery, glaucoma drainage device, cyclodiode laser and minimally invasive glaucoma devices.
In order to be considered, applicants must have MRCOphth part 3, FRCOphth or equivalent and appropriate exposure to the management of glaucoma and completion of core training or equivalent in Ophthalmology.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application 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 Tier 2 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.
From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post holder will have the opportunity to work in paediatric cases when the opportunity presents as well as adult management of glaucoma. The post holder will also have the opportunity to undertake research and will be actively encouraged to engage in audit.
This post carries on-call commitment and the frequency of this will be dependent on experience. In most cases the glaucoma fellow would typically be on the second on-call rota. The second on call rota is 1 in 9 and the first on call is 1 in 6.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post holder will have the opportunity to work in paediatric cases when the opportunity presents as well as adult management of glaucoma. The post holder will also have the opportunity to undertake research and will be actively encouraged to engage in audit.
This post carries on-call commitment and the frequency of this will be dependent on experience. In most cases the glaucoma fellow would typically be on the second on-call rota. The second on call rota is 1 in 9 and the first on call is 1 in 6.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).