Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- FRCOphth part 1
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- FRCOphth part 2 or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completed general ophthalmology training
Desirable
- Some oculoplastic and orbital experience
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as an ophthalmologist
Desirable
- 7 years as an ophthalmologist
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCOphth part 1
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- FRCOphth part 2 or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completed general ophthalmology training
Desirable
- Some oculoplastic and orbital experience
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as an ophthalmologist
Desirable
- 7 years as an ophthalmologist
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).
