Job summary
This is a whole-time fixed term post of one year with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The appointee will provide intermediate grade support to the Consultant Ophthalmologists appropriate to his/her level of experience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a special interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery.
The appointment is to commence August 2025 for a fixed term period of 1 year. A medical degree from a recognised UK or overseas university is essential. Candidates will have completed training in Ophthalmology (or be within 6 months of completion) at interview. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Applicants should be ST7 or equivalent at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the Trust and/or to change their base hospital. Given the special interest of this post, a proportion of the duties of this post will be carried out in the Sheffield Children's Hospital.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visitwww.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a ST7 or equivalent the time of interview and full details are listed in the Job Description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a ST7 or equivalent the time of interview and full details are listed in the Job Description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- Member of Royal College of Ophthalmology (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships and other degrees
- Presentations
Clinical Expereicne
Essential
- Successful completion of training prior to commencement of the Fellowship (or within 6 months of completion).
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
- Appropriate post-membership experience
Desirable
- Eligible for specialist registration with the GMC
- Competence in the assessment and management of retinal disease
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Potential to cope in stressful situation
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationship with patients
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Evidence of leadership skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Qualified Medical Practitioner
- Member of Royal College of Ophthalmology (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships and other degrees
- Presentations
Clinical Expereicne
Essential
- Successful completion of training prior to commencement of the Fellowship (or within 6 months of completion).
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
- Appropriate post-membership experience
Desirable
- Eligible for specialist registration with the GMC
- Competence in the assessment and management of retinal disease
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Potential to cope in stressful situation
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationship with patients
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Initiative
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
- Evidence of leadership skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation or enthusiasm for audit
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).
