Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior) in Paediatric Ophthalmology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology to enhance their busy service. The position requires full GMC registration and provides an opportunity to develop skills in various paediatric cases. Successful candidates will engage in clinical duties and research at this well-respected facility, starting from August 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in communication on medical topics.
• Non-UK applicants must have IELTS/OET exam.
• Experience in clinical settings is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide fully funded clinical services.
• Participate in on-call commitments.
• Engage in research activities.

Skills

Listening skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Speaking skills

FRCOphth or equivalent

Education

Full Registration and Licence to Practice with GMC

Job description

Overview

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior Post CCT) in Paediatric Ophthalmology to commence 5 Aug 2026 to 3 Aug 2027.

The Addenbrooke’s Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus team runs a busy and interesting service. The service is led by Miss Louise Allen, Miss Brinda Muthusamy, Mr John Somner, Miss Elena Novitskaya and Mr Tony Vivian, with the Fellowship offering the optimum training combination of specialist regional work such as congenital cataract, glaucoma, ROP management, genetics and paediatric neuro-ophthalmology in addition to plenty of child & adult squint management.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be in possession of the FRCOphth or equivalent.

The post is fully funded and will include a primary care, emergency service and on-call commitment at Addenbrooke’s. Research will be encouraged.

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.

Working for your 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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Elena Novitskaya
Job title Lead Consultant in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Email address [e-mail]

Informal general enquiries or specific enquiries regarding this post to Elena Novitskaya ([e-mail])