Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team in Paediatric Ophthalmology for the Newcastle Eye Centre commencing August 2026 for 1 year.
The appointment is suitable for ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of their periods of Higher Surgical Training and who wish to secure further training and experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with a view to practising at consultant level in this subspecialty. The post has had approval by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists for subspecialty training (TSC).
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of their periods of Higher Surgical Training, and who wish to secure further training and experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with a view to practising at Consultant level in these sub-specialities.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Alan Connor, or Mahmoud Nassar on 0191 282 5448, or at A.Connor@nhs.net or Mahmoud.Nassar@nhs.net
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide support to the paediatric ophthalmology service, including attendance at clinics, operating sessions and reviewing ward referrals.
Training will be provided in the following areas, at a level appropriate to competencies:
Strabismus (including some exposure to adult strabismus)
Paediatric Anterior Segment disease (particularly glaucoma and cataract)
Paediatric Uveitis
Paediatric Oculoplastic Disorders
Paediatric Neuro-ophthalmology
Genetic Disorders
Neurodevelopmental aspects of Visual Impairment in Children
Paediatric Retinal Disorders (particularly retinopathy of prematurity)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide support to the paediatric ophthalmology service, including attendance at clinics, operating sessions and reviewing ward referrals.
Training will be provided in the following areas, at a level appropriate to competencies:
Strabismus (including some exposure to adult strabismus)
Paediatric Anterior Segment disease (particularly glaucoma and cataract)
Paediatric Uveitis
Paediatric Oculoplastic Disorders
Paediatric Neuro-ophthalmology
Genetic Disorders
Neurodevelopmental aspects of Visual Impairment in Children
Paediatric Retinal Disorders (particularly retinopathy of prematurity)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligible.
- 3years postgraduate training in ophthalmology.
- Previous training in paediatric ophthalmology/strabismus
- Competence in horizontal muscle strabismus surgery
- Competence in adult cataract surgery.
Desirable
- MD/PhD.
- On GMC Specialist Register.
- FRCOphth part 2.
- Run through training in Ophthalmology with evidence of satisfactory ARCPs
- Independent cataract surgeon.
- Competence in vertical/oblique muscle strabismus surgery.
- Experience of paediatric anterior segment surgery.
- Competence in adult oculoplastic surgery.
- Experience of screening for ROP.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years postgraduate training in ophthalmology.
- Previous training in paediatric ophthalmology/strabismus
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME.
- 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
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligible.
- 3years postgraduate training in ophthalmology.
- Previous training in paediatric ophthalmology/strabismus
- Competence in horizontal muscle strabismus surgery
- Competence in adult cataract surgery.
Desirable
- MD/PhD.
- On GMC Specialist Register.
- FRCOphth part 2.
- Run through training in Ophthalmology with evidence of satisfactory ARCPs
- Independent cataract surgeon.
- Competence in vertical/oblique muscle strabismus surgery.
- Experience of paediatric anterior segment surgery.
- Competence in adult oculoplastic surgery.
- Experience of screening for ROP.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years postgraduate training in ophthalmology.
- Previous training in paediatric ophthalmology/strabismus
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME.
- 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
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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