Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+)/Senior in Ophthalmology (Cornea)

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+)/Senior in Ophthalmology (Cornea) NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours 40 hours per week (Full Time) Job ref 180-CFH-5291

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cambridge University Hospitals Town Cambridge Salary £73,992 - £75,849 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+)/Senior in Ophthalmology (Cornea) commencing on 05 August 2026 for a period of 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will receive good exposure to Cornea, Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgery. There will be opportunity for research and the post holder will be actively encouraged to engage in audit.

In order to be considered it is essential that applicants have FRCOphth part 2 or equivalent.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person specification Shortlistable

• Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr Madhavan Rajan
Job title Consultant in Ophthalmology
Email address

Additional information

Informal enquiries can be addressed to either:

Mr John Sharp, Consultant in Ophthalmology via email to

or

Mr Madhavan Rajan, Consultant in Ophthalmology via email to