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Vitreo-retinal Fellow
The closing date is 02 June 2026
Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the clinical fellowship posts for specialist training in the Vitreo-retinal Service. This will involve the management and follow up of patients with VR diseases presenting to the VR Service.
We are looking to recruit to multiple posts, with the earliest to begin from November 2026. Other posts will have start dates in late 2026 and 2027.
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/ completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology. You need to evidence significant experience in VR surgery by the time of commencement of the role as you will be required to work independently as well as under supervision and be able to run theatre lists for the service.
Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES
o Participation in a 1 in 9 on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-Retinal emergency work.
o Undertaking clinic and elective surgery which may include outreach clinics or theatre as part of set timetable.
o Supervision of the work of junior medical staff in the VR Clinic and VR Emergency Clinic and active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
o There will be opportunities for undertaking clinical research.
o To perform lasers for the VR Service.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
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
A 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 your skills
Flexible working friendly organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCOphth or equivalent
- oGMC Licence to Practice Registration
- oHigher Degree
Experience
- oSome Surgical experience in VR surgery
- oPrevious exposure to VR surgery
- oAudit
- oResearch
Skills/abilities
- oGood clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills
- oUse of database systems
Knowledge
- oCompletion of Specialist Ophthalmology training or equivalent
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oDetermination & application
- oTeam Player
- oCommitted to job
- oGood organisational skills
- oAbility to teach
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.
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£51,060.27 a year+ £10,100 on call duties per annum
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