Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £73,992 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP |
| Company: | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7790773/317-TD-26-018 |
Summary
A Vacancy at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team in Paediatric Ophthalmology for the Newcastle Eye Centre commencing August 2026 for 1 year.
The appointment is suitable for ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of their periods of Higher Surgical Training and who wish to secure further training and experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with a view to practising at consultant level in this subspecialty. The post has had approval by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists for subspecialty training (TSC).
The post is suitable for ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of their periods of Higher Surgical Training, and who wish to secure further training and experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with a view to practising at Consultant level in these sub-specialities.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:Mr Alan Connor,orMahmoud Nassaron0191 282 5448, or atA.Connor@nhs.netorMahmoud.Nassar@nhs.net
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
The postholder will provide support to the paediatric ophthalmology service, including attendance at clinics, operating sessions and reviewing ward referrals.
Training will be provided in the following areas, at a level appropriate to competencies:
· Strabismus (including some exposure to adult strabismus)
· Paediatric Anterior Segment disease (particularly glaucoma and cataract)
· Paediatric Uveitis
· Paediatric Oculoplastic Disorders
· Paediatric Neuro-ophthalmology
· Genetic Disorders
· Neurodevelopmental aspects of Visual Impairment in Children
· Paediatric Retinal Disorders (particularly retinopathy of prematurity)
This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team in Paediatric Ophthalmology for the Newcastle Eye Centre commencing August 2026 for 1 year.
The appointment is suitable for ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of their periods of Higher Surgical Training and who wish to secure further training and experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with a view to practising at consultant level in this subspecialty. The post has had approval by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists for subspecialty training (TSC).
The post is suitable for ophthalmologists who are at, or near, the end of their periods of Higher Surgical Training, and who wish to secure further training and experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus with a view to practising at Consultant level in these sub-specialities.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:Mr Alan Connor,orMahmoud Nassaron0191 282 5448, or atA.Connor@nhs.netorMahmoud.Nassar@nhs.net
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
The postholder will provide support to the paediatric ophthalmology service, including attendance at clinics, operating sessions and reviewing ward referrals.
Training will be provided in the following areas, at a level appropriate to competencies:
· Strabismus (including some exposure to adult strabismus)
· Paediatric Anterior Segment disease (particularly glaucoma and cataract)
· Paediatric Uveitis
· Paediatric Oculoplastic Disorders
· Paediatric Neuro-ophthalmology
· Genetic Disorders
· Neurodevelopmental aspects of Visual Impairment in Children
· Paediatric Retinal Disorders (particularly retinopathy of prematurity)
This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026
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