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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
Contract
12 months (Fixed term(Two posts available, one with a start date of February 2026 and the other with a start date of August 2026).)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
190-STH-25-231
Employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£73,992 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/11/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

We are recruiting to two whole-time fixed term posts of one year duration each with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Of the two posts available, one will have a start date of February 2026 and the other, a start date of August 2026.

The appointee/s will provide intermediate grade support to the Consultant Ophthalmologists appropriate to their level of experience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a special interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery. 

The appointee would be expected to play a full part in the clinical, teaching and governance activities of the directorate.

The appointment is for a fixed term period of 1 year. A medical degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution or equivalent is essential. Candidates must have clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology. The post does not award a National Training Number.

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. 

The post is ST7 Level (or equivalent).

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Working for our organisation

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

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit 

www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

The successful candidate must be Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise by the date of application . For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. 

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise at date of application
  • Qualified Medical Practitioner
  • Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmology (FRCOphth) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships and other degrees
  • Presentations

Clinical Expereicne

Essential criteria
  • If a UK trainee, completion (or within 6 months of completion) of training in Ophthalmology
  • If overseas trained, demonstrate 7 years training in Ophthalmology to be at par with UK trainees or appropriate equivalent experience plus qualification.
Desirable criteria
  • Eligible for specialist registration with the GMC
  • Competence in the assessment and management of retinal disease

Research

Essential criteria
  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
  • Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable criteria
  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals

CPD

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable criteria
  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
  • 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).
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skills
  • Initiative
  • A critical enquiring approach to the acquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
  • Evidence of leadership skills

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Kurt Spiteri Cornish
Job title
Clinical Lead for Vitreoretinal
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01142713829

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
HR Department
Northern General Hospital
Sheffield
S5 7AU
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