Job summary
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 2025.
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 they 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 7 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 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCOphth or equivalent
- oGMC Licence to Practice Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oSome Surgical experience in VR surgery
- oPrevious exposure to VR surgery
Desirable
Skills/abilities
Essential
- oGood clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- oCompletion of Specialist Ophthalmology training or equivalent
Personal qualities
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oDetermination & application
- oTeam Player
- oGood Communication skills
- oCommitted to job
- oGood organisational skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oMRCOphth or equivalent
- oGMC Licence to Practice Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oSome Surgical experience in VR surgery
- oPrevious exposure to VR surgery
Desirable
Skills/abilities
Essential
- oGood clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- oCompletion of Specialist Ophthalmology training or equivalent
Personal qualities
Essential
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oDetermination & application
- oTeam Player
- oGood Communication skills
- oCommitted to job
- oGood organisational skills
Desirable
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).
