York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Fellow

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

York Hospital Vitreoretinal service are looking forward to welcoming to the team a highly motivated vitreoretinal fellow. We run a high volume acute and elective service and anticipate many opportunities for developing clinical and surgical skills in vitreoretinal practice. The fellow can anticipate well supervised and supported training as they develop skills and build on their enthusiasm for this exciting field. The successful candidate will join the team as a Vitreoretinal Fellow and will work closely with Mr Colin Murray, Miss Izabela Mitrut, Mr Yasser Elazhary and Miss Laura Wakely.

Main duties of the job

The timetable will expose the post holder to clinic and theatre experience, ensuring competencies progress. It is anticipated a minimum of 4 theatre lists, supported by clinic, will be timetabled per week. This fellowship would be suitable for either a first fellowship or a second fellowship.

The successful candidate will be exposed to vitreoretinal clinics, laser / cryotherapy / intravitreal treatments, acute / elective triage and clinical / surgical management of a wide variety of vitreoretinal conditions. There will not be any general ophthalmology urgent referral casualty clinic component to this post. The vitreoretinal surgical theatres are currently equipped with DORC Eva vitrectomy system and Zeiss Lumera microscope with VR viewing system/capability. Clinics are well supported with Optos, FFA and Heidelberg OCT. The fellow would also participate within the VR MDT.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7871280-TG-CSCS-Y

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition, the fellow will also be supported to help facilitate audit and research - ensuring that all IP rights of the Trust are observed where applicable and the timetable will ensure dedicated time for this.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition, the fellow will also be supported to help facilitate audit and research - ensuring that all IP rights of the Trust are observed where applicable and the timetable will ensure dedicated time for this.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential

  • 4 years postgraduate training with at least 2 years in a relevant specialty training programme or equivalent experience and competencies
  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Awareness of partnership working & patient-centred service
  • Willingness to evaluate work outcomes/commitment to further learning

Desirable

  • Interest of doing research within a particular field
  • Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team

Self Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of user involvement
  • Respect for others
  • Awareness of partnership working & patient-centred service
Person Specification

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential

  • 4 years postgraduate training with at least 2 years in a relevant specialty training programme or equivalent experience and competencies
  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Awareness of partnership working & patient-centred service
  • Willingness to evaluate work outcomes/commitment to further learning

Desirable

  • Interest of doing research within a particular field
  • Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team

Self Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of user involvement
  • Respect for others
  • Awareness of partnership working & patient-centred service

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant VR Surgeon

Colin Murray

colin.murray3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7871280-TG-CSCS-Y

Job locations

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE


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