Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5 / ST6+)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Full Time)
- Job ref
- 180-CFH-5164
- Employer
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Town
- Cambridge
- Salary
- £65,048 - £73,992 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Ophthalmology (Oculoplastics)
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5 / ST6+)
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Ophthalmology (Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery) to commence from February 2026 for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will receive extensive exposure to Oculoplastic, Adnexal & Orbital Surgery. There will be opportunity for research and the post holder will be actively encouraged to engage in audit. There is also close liaison with Neurosurgery, Dermatology (including Mohs’ micrographic surgery), Plastics, Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT and Oncology.
In order to be considered it is essential that applicants have FRCOphth part 2 or equivalent, previous exposure to Oculoplastic/Adnexal Surgery and completion of core training or equivalent in Ophthalmology.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 criteria
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Simon Woodruff
- Job title
- Consultant in Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to the Ophthalmology Consultants - Mr Simon Woodruff ([email protected]) or Miss Felicity Allen ([email protected]).
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