Vitreo-Retinal (VR) Fellow Ophthalmology (MT04-MT05): Sponsorship Available

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is advertising an exciting opportunity within the Ophthalmology service to provide comprehensive training in Vitreo-Retinal subspecialty, including specialist Vitreo-Retinal clinics and theatre sessions under the supervision of the VR Consultants. This post will be of interest to those who are post CCT or looking to gain further experience in all areas of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including complex cases and advanced techniques.

Main duties of the job

Main Clinical duties include:

  • Provide Ophthalmic services.
  • Complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist vitreo-retinal, and general clinics.
  • Complete supporting professional activities, such as RSTA time including research and audit.
  • Support the eye department 24-hour cover for emergencies as part of the 1in10 non-resident on-call rota.
  • Receive and coordinate referrals from urgent eye clinics, optometrist and other ophthalmic colleagues.
  • To be responsible for the pre and post operative care of all patients admitted as elective cases or emergencies.
  • To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
  • To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
  • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
  • To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

  • FRCOphth part 1 or MRCOphth equivalent
  • Research, publications, higher degree

Entry Criteria

Essential

  • Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • 4 or more years of higher surgical training in Ophthalmology
  • Broad experience in the clinical and surgical management of general ophthalmic conditions

Desirable

  • Previous clinical training as an ASTO/ TSC or equivalent in vitreo retina is desirable
  • Able to perform CWL cataract surgery unsupervised with exception of consultant to do cases, (Independent VR Surgery will be given to the successful candidate according to their level of training)
  • CCT in Ophthalmology
  • Acknowledgeable experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors and medical students
  • Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework – detailed below

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

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