Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- ST3+
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term from Feb 2026 - Aug 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 205-7658308
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital North Midlands
- Town
- Stoke-On-Trent
- Salary
- £65,048 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
LAS ST3 Ophthalmology
ST3+
Job overview
1x Vacancy to cover a vacant training post from 4th Feb 2026 - 4th Aug 2026.
UHNM are looking for a Senior Training Fellow (LAS ST3) in Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ophthalmology Consultants who provide a first class service. The Ophthalmology team undertake both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Main duties of the job
•Support a comprehensive outpatient service within Ophthalmology
•Treat patients with Ophthalmology conditions
•Continue clinical responsibility for patients in your charge
•Work with colleagues in other professions and support inter-disciplinary work
•Triage of patients and safely discharge patients, when appropriate
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job pack for a more details.
1x Vacancy to cover a vacant training post from 4th Feb 2026 - 4th Aug 2026.
UHNM are looking for a Senior Training Fellow (LAS ST3) in Ophthalmology. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ophthalmology Consultants who provide a first class service. The Ophthalmology team undertake both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and support the reduction of the backlog following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters, BSc)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed at least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Ophthalmology.
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
- Dr Andrew Brown
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
- Telephone
- 01782 674783
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