Job summary
The Glaucoma Service welcomes a Fellow from outside the North Thames Ophthalmology Training Scheme who wishes to improve their knowledge and skills in the clinical and surgical management of Glaucoma. Applicants should still be in an Ophthalmology training post or have recently completed their higher specialist training programmed in Ophthalmology. Completed of a formal Ophthalmology training is preferable (post-CCT or equivalent).
'Two medical glaucoma fellowships are on offer: one commencing in March and the other in August. Please specify which start dates you are applying for in your application.
The Clinical Fellows rotate six-monthly allowing Fellows to work with a number of the consultants during their stay. All rotations will involve placements in at least one of Moorfields' outreach sites. Some rotations over the two years will incorporate Saturday clinics and evening clinics (at any site) as part of the regular timetable. Fellows rostered to Saturday sessions at City Road must also be available to review emergency cases from eye casualty during clinic hours.
Main duties of the job
The rotation will provide experience in the medical management of glaucoma and its subspecialties including laser treatments including specialist clinics such as Paediatric Glaucoma, Uveitic Glaucoma, Normal Tension Glaucoma and Angle Closure. The post will commence as soon as possible, for a fixed-term period of 1 year.
The rotation will provide experience in glaucoma and its subspecialties, including paediatric glaucoma. The post will commence in August 2025, for a fixed-term period of 1 year.
All posts are eligible for recognition for training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The successful candidate will need to arrange the necessary approvals prior to taking up the post. Applicants from outside the EU can apply and may be eligible for full GMC registration and a work visa through the Royal College's Dual Sponsorship scheme.
About us
Based in the vibrant and fast developing high tech quarter centred around City Road, Hoxton and Shoreditch, we have:
- A lively working atmosphere
- Easy and quick transport links
- Affordable housing in the coolest new developments right on the doorstep
- Career development opportunities for staff at all levels
- A range of attractive benefits that include eye care, generous holidays, and an excellent pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme
Fellows will attend general and specialist Glaucoma Clinics at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road and at outreach sites. Two operating sessions are allocated. Mandatory weekly teaching sessions are held for all members of the Glaucoma Service on Wednesday mornings in the Clinical Tutorial Centre at Moorfields City Road.
Specialist interest clinics in Glaucoma include Uveitic Glaucoma, Paediatric Glaucoma, Angle Closure Glaucoma and Normal Tension Glaucoma. The department has an interest in Epidemiology, Genetics and translational basic science research.
There will be opportunities for projects such as research, management or service improvement/transformation during the course of the fellowship and one protected weekly session will be set-aside for this purpose; however the duties of the posts are predominantly clinical.
Teaching
The post will have a teaching role, contributing to the current service teaching programme of the Glaucoma Service and the on-going assessment and teaching of the clinical and surgical skills of the STs and Fellows in training.
Research at Moorfields Eye Hospital
The department has an international reputation for excellence in research in a wide variety of glaucoma topics. Areas of research expertise include imaging, psychophysics, wound healing, stem cell biology, experimental glaucoma, epidemiology, angle closure and clinical trials. Clinical research is undertaken within the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology with laboratory work undertake at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programme
Fellows will attend general and specialist Glaucoma Clinics at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road and at outreach sites. Two operating sessions are allocated. Mandatory weekly teaching sessions are held for all members of the Glaucoma Service on Wednesday mornings in the Clinical Tutorial Centre at Moorfields City Road.
Specialist interest clinics in Glaucoma include Uveitic Glaucoma, Paediatric Glaucoma, Angle Closure Glaucoma and Normal Tension Glaucoma. The department has an interest in Epidemiology, Genetics and translational basic science research.
There will be opportunities for projects such as research, management or service improvement/transformation during the course of the fellowship and one protected weekly session will be set-aside for this purpose; however the duties of the posts are predominantly clinical.
Teaching
The post will have a teaching role, contributing to the current service teaching programme of the Glaucoma Service and the on-going assessment and teaching of the clinical and surgical skills of the STs and Fellows in training.
Research at Moorfields Eye Hospital
The department has an international reputation for excellence in research in a wide variety of glaucoma topics. Areas of research expertise include imaging, psychophysics, wound healing, stem cell biology, experimental glaucoma, epidemiology, angle closure and clinical trials. Clinical research is undertaken within the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology with laboratory work undertake at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a License to Practice)
- PhD/MD
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed higher surgical training in ophthalmology or be close to doing so
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Glaucoma Management
- Experience of audit
- Demonstrated commitment to specialise in Glaucoma
Desirable
- Research experience in Glaucoma
- Management experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good clinical judgement
- Ability to make good medical notes
- Use of database systems
Personal qualities
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
- Good communication sklills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise own learning and time
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a License to Practice)
- PhD/MD
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed higher surgical training in ophthalmology or be close to doing so
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Glaucoma Management
- Experience of audit
- Demonstrated commitment to specialise in Glaucoma
Desirable
- Research experience in Glaucoma
- Management experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good clinical judgement
- Ability to make good medical notes
- Use of database systems
Personal qualities
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
- Good communication sklills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise own learning and time
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
