We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview The appointment is to commence in August 2025 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 are 2 posts available. Please note this advert will now close at midnight on Thursday 20th March 2025. If you would like to apply please ensure your application is submitted before this date 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. Working for our organisation • 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 have 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. 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 Essential criteria • 24 months FTE experience on a UK Foundation Programme or higher (or equivalent) • Commitment to a career in Ophthalmology Desirable criteria • Adequate post registration experience in Ophthalmology a time of interview • Communication skills courses/experience Research Essential criteria • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate • Basic understanding of research methods and statistics Desirable criteria • Publications in peer reviewed journals Teaching and Training Essential criteria • Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors • Ability to prepare and deliver high quality teaching Continuous Professional Development Essential criteria • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last months Desirable criteria • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio Managment and Administration Essential criteria • Organisational Skills Personal Attributes Essential criteria • 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 GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013) • Good written communication skills Qualifications Essential criteria • MBCHB or equivalent medical qualification • Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise Desirable criteria • Postgraduate qualifications in Ophthalmology • Qualifications in Teaching/training • Intercalated BMedSci Bsc.