Ophthalmology
National Recruitment ST1 up to 85
Recruitment Timetable
Specialty recruitment to ophthalmology will follow a pre-set timetable that is outlined below. For further details of the recruitment process please refer to the applicant guide.
Recruitment Cycle |
Action Date |
Additional Information |
Applications published |
25th October 2023 |
Vacancies will be published within Oriel and full details will be published on the national recruitment website. |
Applications Open |
26th October 2023 |
Specialty specific application form available for completion within Oriel. |
Applications Close |
23rd November 2023 |
Applications can be submitted until 4:00 pm (UK time). Late applications will not be accepted. |
Longlisting from |
27th November 2023 |
Initial checks carried out by the national recruiting office. |
Invitation to Book MSRA expected no later than |
14th December 2023 |
A message will be sent via Oriel inviting candidates to book a slot to sit the MSRA. Full instructions will be given within the message. |
Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA) |
4th January to 16th January 2024 |
All candidates will be required to attend. Candidates that do not attend the MSRA will not progress through the selection process. |
Documentation Upload Window |
7th February to 13 February 2024 |
The evidence portal will be open during this period. Candidates will be asked to upload documentation to the portal that will form a folder of achievements |
Feedback: Evidence Folders |
21 February 2024 |
The scores and comments for the evidence folders will be released to candidates |
Candidates invited to book an interview slot |
6th March 2024 |
A message will be sent via Oriel inviting candidates to book a slot. A text message will also be sent. |
Interviews |
15 March 2024 |
The interviews will be virtual and candidates will not need to attend in person |
Feedback: Interview |
22nd March 2024 |
Candidates will be emailed feedback which will include the scores and comments for the virtual interview |
Offers Released by no later than |
26th March 2024 |
Offers will be made via the Oriel System. |