Teaching and Research: You will be required to undertake postgraduate teaching and the teaching of other health care professionals and to attend suitable postgraduate teaching sessions and courses. This post does not carry a significant teaching load. Ample opportunities exist for research within the Trust and there are close links with Newcastle University. This is primarily an educational post with some service provision but it would be hoped you would be able to contribute to the research of the department through clinical trials and by developing links with the university. There is strong visual science, stem cell and genetic research being undertaken in the university. Administration: You will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical services in co-operation with the Head of Department. Secretarial support will be provided. You will be expected to take an active role in management, administration and audit and to undertake such continuing medical education as is recommended by the Royal College of Surgeons.