Senior Clinical Fellow - Cornea, Anterior Segment, Cataract surgery

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bradford is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology, specializing in cornea, anterior segment, and cataract surgery. The role involves attending clinics and theatres, participating in the on-call rota, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in ophthalmology and proven surgical skills. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Previous subspecialty training in cornea, anterior segment and cataract surgery.
• Clinical governance / audit experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience post graduate training in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Attend anterior segment and cataract clinics.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Manage clinical decisions and risk.

Skills

Microsurgical skills for anterior segment surgery

Ability to work in different clinical settings

Organisation and planning

Empathy and sensitivity

English communication skills

Interest in teaching and management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Eligible for full registration with the GMC

Job description

Overview

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology with an interest in cornea, anterior segment, and cataract surgery. This post will be fixed-term for 12 months.

Responsibilities

The post holder will: attend anterior segment and cataract clinics, acute referral clinics, and theatres; participate in the on-call rota; and, where required, attend clinics at an adjoining hospital trust (Airedale General Hospital).

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will attend anterior segment and cataract clinics, acute referral clinics, theatres, and participate in the on-call rota. Some clinics may be held at an adjoining hospital trust (Airedale General Hospital).

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous subspecialty training in cornea, anterior segment and cataract surgery
• Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely; commitment for managing professional development
• Clinical governance / audit experience
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Out of hours experience relevant to job
• At least 5 years’ experience post graduate training in ophthalmology including the ability to operate independently

Skills

• Proven microsurgical skills for anterior segment surgery
• Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
• Organisation and planning
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Demonstrable English communication skills adequate to enable effective discussion with patients and colleagues, demonstrated by one of: undergraduate medical training in English; or IELTS (single sitting within 24 months): Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview; if applicable, provide supporting evidence
• Interest in teaching and management

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
• Acute care safe — up to date BLS
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application

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.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust