Job Overview
Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for clinical fellowship posts for specialist training in the Vitreo‑Retinal Service. The role involves the management and follow‑up of patients with VR diseases presenting to the VR Service. Recruitment will begin in November 2026, with additional posts in late 2026 and 2027. The successful applicant must be registered with the General Medical Council, hold a licence to practice, and possess an FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification. Candidates should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent, near or completed in higher specialist training in Ophthalmology, and must demonstrate significant experience in VR surgery to work independently, supervise junior staff and run theatre lists.
Main responsibilities
- Participation in a 1‑in‑9 on‑call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo‑Retinal emergency work.
- Undertake clinic and elective surgery, possibly including outreach clinics or scheduled theatre.
- Supervise junior medical staff in the VR Clinic and VR Emergency Clinic and contribute to both formal and informal clinic teaching.
- Opportunity to undertake clinical research.
- Perform lasers for the VR Service.
Benefits
- Salary including High‑Cost Area Supplement.
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Easy and quick transport links.
- Range of attractive benefits and discounts.
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS discount schemes.
- Free Pilates classes.
- Full support and training to develop skills.
- Flexible working friendly organisation.
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent.
- MRCOphth or equivalent.
- GMC Licence to Practice registration.
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree.
Experience
- Some surgical experience in VR surgery.
- Previous exposure to VR surgery.
Desirable experience
- Audit.
- Research.
Skills / Abilities
- Good clinical judgement and a high degree of surgical skill.
Desirable skills / abilities
- Use of database systems.
Knowledge
- Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology training or equivalent.
Personal qualities
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Determination & application.
- Team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Committed to job.
- Good organisational skills.
Desirable personal qualities
- Ability to teach.
Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless stated in adverts. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. We encourage applications from under‑represented candidates, including BAME and disabled candidates, and are committed to a representative workforce.
If we receive sufficient applications, the advert will close before the advertised closing date.
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