Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer opportunities for highly motivated ambitious individuals to join a well-integrated team within the Department of Ophthalmology, in the post of Vitreoretinal Fellow. The posts are available from October/November 2025 for 12 months. This post will be of interest to those who are looking to gain further experience in all areas of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including complex cases, advanced techniques and the use of the 3D viewing system. Candidates seeking CESR are welcome to apply and discuss their requirements. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit. Main duties of the job The timetable involves all aspects of surgical retina with general medical retina, AMD and diabetic clinics. There is one general session and four to five theatre lists. There may be flexibility in some of the sessions to cover a specific training need if required. VR on call commitment 1:2 (weekdays), but no general on call. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks 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 Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-TD-25-053 Job locations Ophthalmology Specialty - RVI Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in vitreoretinal surgery Job description Job responsibilities This post is suitable for Ophthalmologists who are looking for further experience and training in vitreoretinal surgery Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification. Full GMC registration at time of application. Desirable MD/PhD or equivalent. Completion of core ophthalmology training. Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Good history and examination skills. Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations. Independent cataract surgery with more than 300 (100 for the MR-VR post) procedures done, able to perform independent laser for retinopexy (not mandatory for the MR-VR fellow) Desirable More than 3 years' experience of ophthalmology. Previous NHS experience Previous experience of surgical retina. Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential 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 Completed audit. Understanding of research principles. Desirable Completed audit cycle. Evidence of research projects. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification. Full GMC registration at time of application. Desirable MD/PhD or equivalent. Completion of core ophthalmology training. Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Good history and examination skills. Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations. Independent cataract surgery with more than 300 (100 for the MR-VR post) procedures done, able to perform independent laser for retinopexy (not mandatory for the MR-VR fellow) Desirable More than 3 years' experience of ophthalmology. Previous NHS experience Previous experience of surgical retina. Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential 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 Completed audit. Understanding of research principles. Desirable Completed audit cycle. Evidence of research projects. 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ophthalmology Specialty - RVI Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)