Job overview
SOUTH TEES HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
The James Cook University Hospital - Middlesbrough
CLINICAL FELLOW IN OCULOPLASTICS AND ORBIT
Starting August 2026 for one year.
Full time
The post is suitable to those who have completed their ophthalmology training and wish to gain additional experience in oculoplastic and orbital disease to support their career as an oculoplastic surgeon. The fellowship provides complete training in oculoplastic, orbit and lacrimal disease. There is also a general on call commitment and some general and eye casualty work incorporated into the timetable.
Main duties of the job
The post offers complete surgical training in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbit including orbital decompression surgery. Oculoplastic clinics run alongside a designated consultant so that support and supervision is available. The department currently has 4 oculoplastic consultants so there is a wide exposure to clinical and surgical techniques.
Working for our organisation
The post offers comprehensive experience in all aspects of ophthalmology in a well-supported and closely supervised environment. We welcome applicants from around the world and post CCT UK trainees who are focused on a future career as an oculoplastic surgeon.
Previous post holders have been appointed as oculoplastic consultants throughout the world.
Doctors applying for the post should be registered or eligible to be registered with the UK General Medical Council.
The post is full time and operates a first on-call 1:8 rota which includes prospective cover for annual and study leave.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
1. FRCOphth part 1
2. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
3. FRCOphth part 2 or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
4. Completed general ophthalmology training
Desirable criteria
5. Some oculoplastic and orbital experience
Experience
Essential criteria
6. 3 years as an ophthalmologist
Desirable criteria
7. 7 years as an ophthalmologist
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
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Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.