Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield is recruiting for two Post CCT Clinical Fellow positions in Vitreoretinal Surgery. The successful candidates will support Consultant Ophthalmologists and develop expertise in the field. A medical degree and GMC registration are essential. This is a one-year fixed-term contract with opportunities for further professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC with a licence to practise by application date.
• Completion of training in Ophthalmology for UK trainees.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate grade support to Consultant Ophthalmologists.
• Develop a special interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery.
• Participate in clinical, teaching, and governance activities.

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical training equivalent to CCT in Ophthalmology

Competence in assessment and management of retinal disease

Ability to assess and incorporate research into practice

Education

Qualified Medical Practitioner

Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmology (FRCOphth)

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery

The closing date is 16 November 2025

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.

About us

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

Job 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

• 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
• Distinction, prizes, awards, scholarships and other degrees
• Presentations
• 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.
• Eligible for specialist registration with the GMC
• Competence in the assessment and management of retinal disease

Research

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

CPD

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

Personal Attributes

• 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).
• Initiative
• A critical enquiring approach to the acquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
• Evidence of leadership skills

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust