About this role
Job summary
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 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.For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit
www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description 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 Essential
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
Desirable
Post registration experience in Ophthalmology Awareness of the management of Ophthalmic emergencies
Research Essential
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors Ability to prepare and deliver high quality teaching
Desirable
To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff Training in teaching methods
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last months
Desirable
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Managment and Administration Essential
Organisational Skills
Personal Attributes Essential
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) Good written communication skills
Qualifications Essential
Basic Medical Degree Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
Desirable
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.
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital
8 Beech Hill Road
Sheffield
S10 2SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)