Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+/Senior Post CCT) in Ophthalmology (Vitreoretinal Surgery) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

This post is available from 05 August 2026 for a period of 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmology Department at Addenbrooke’s is renowned as a centre of excellence in subspecialty ophthalmology. All ophthalmic subspecialties are represented except ocular oncology. We accept tertiary referrals from across the region for vitreoretinal surgery, paediatric ophthalmology and inherited eye disease, medical ophthalmology and specialised glaucoma surgery. In addition to the subspecialty services offered to the region we provide a quality core ophthalmology service to our local patients. 

The vitreoretinal service deals with the full range of vitreoretinal conditions. The post-holder’s timetable will include vitreoretinal clinics and 3-4 surgical sessions per week. Previous vitreoretinal surgical experience is not essential as training will be consultant-supervised from the outset. There will also be an opportunity to participate in the National Stickler Syndrome Service led by Professor Martin Snead.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Completion of training up to ST6+ in Ophthalmology (or equivalent), including exposure to vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina at ST6+ level
• Cataract surgery logbook data including personal knowledge of posterior capsule rupture (PCR) rate

Please note that these posts do 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.