About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month appointment as a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology basedwithin Newcastle Eye Centre at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The main aim of this post is to assist with a number of clinical trials and to develop new areas of clinical research. Currently ongoing trials are primarily in the fields of medical and surgical retina, oculoplastic and orbital surgery and glaucoma. The post has a good track record of providing clinical and research experience and giving opportunity for presentations and publications. Previous candidates have gone on to secure prestigious clinical fellowships. The department has a thriving research team, and is well resourced with excellent diagnostic retinal imaging equipment. There may be an opportunity for cataract surgery and bespoke clinical exposure, alongside the research activities, depending on interests and experience.
Main duties of the job
The post is available to commence from August 2026. There is no on call banding.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service 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
Job description Job responsibilities
The aim of these posts is to support clinical trials, be involved in research projects and gain clinical experience. It is expected that presentations and publications would be forthcoming.
There is no on-call commitment for this post. GCP certification is required.
Provisional Timetable:The timetable includes research clinics, personal research time, and clinical activities depending on interests and experience.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Primary Medical Qualification. Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants). GCP Training.
Desirable
On GMC Specialist Register. Part 2 FRCOphth. Previous experience in NHS.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good history & examination skills. Able to formulate a working diagnosis. Able to order appropriate investigations. Image interpretation relevant to practice. Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague. Clinical ophthalmology experience
Desirable
UK based run through training with satisfactory ARCP outcomes. Previous experience of medical retina work, including intraocular injections. Previous experience in undertaking oculoplastic and thyroid eye disease clinical assessment. Ability to interpret retinal imaging.
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
Experience of audit projects. Experience of research.
Desirable
Audit outcomes. Evidence of presentations and publications.
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 Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)