Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow in Ophthalmology, Sheffield

Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow in Ophthalmology

The closing date is 31 May 2026

The appointment is to commence in August 2026 for a fixed term period of 1 year. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

Posts are shared between the Department of Ophthalmology at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, the Health Sciences School, University of Sheffield. The post is ST1/2 level.

There is 1 post available.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Clinical Duties:

To assist in Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Eye Centre, Wards and Theatre.

These posts will provide Doctors wishing to undertake future training in Ophthalmology with experience in Sub‑Specialty Clinics, Sub‑Specialty Ward Rounds and Theatres.

This experience could be used for 'Credentialing' or obtaining further experience for inclusion in Portfolio.

About us

These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

• Patients First – Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• Respectful – Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
• Ownership – Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
• Unity – Work in partnership with others
• Deliver – Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust has developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values. For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit

Job responsibilities

The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST1/2 and full details are listed in the Job Description document.

Person Specification Clinical Experience

• Minimum of 24 months FTE experience on a UK Foundation Programme (or equivalent) by commencement in post
• NHS Experience (excluding Clinical Attachment)
• Commitment to a career in Ophthalmology
• Post registration experience in Ophthalmology
• Awareness of the management of Ophthalmic emergencies

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Ability to prepare and deliver high quality teaching
• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
• Training in teaching methods

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Managment and Administration

• Organisational Skills

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree
• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Postgraduate qualifications in Ophthalmology
• Intercalated BMedSci Bsc.

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.

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