Vitreoretinal Fellow in Ophthalmology

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Vitreoretinal Fellow. The post is available from November 2026 for 12 months. This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in all areas of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including complex cases, advanced techniques and the use of the 3D viewing system. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements.

In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.

Main duties of the job

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC registration.

Desirable

  • MD/PhD or equivalent.
  • Completion of core ophthalmology training.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good history & examination skills.
  • Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations.
  • Independent cataract surgery with more than 300 procedures done, able to perform independent laser for retinopexy.

Desirable

  • More than 3 years’ experience of ophthalmology.
  • Previous NHS experience.
  • Previous experience of surgical retina.

Maintaining Clinical Competence

Essential

  • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Essential

  • Completed audit.
  • Understanding of research principles.

Desirable

  • Evidence of research projects.

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: 31 July 2026

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