About this role
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 programme in Ophthalmology. Completion of a formal Ophthalmology Training Programme is preferable (post-CCT or equivalent). The post holder will be expected to contribute to glaucoma research and is expected to hold, or be close to completing a higher degree in the field.
There is multiple surgical glaucoma positions starting in February 2027 and two further surgical glaucoma position starting in April 2027. Please highlight which start dates you are applying for.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellows rotate six-monthly allowing Fellows to work with a number of the consultants during their fellowship. All rotations will involve placements in at least one of Moorfields' outreach sites, including surgical sessions. 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.
Part of our expanding service, we have diagnostic hub sites all over the network and so you will have an asynchronous review session as part of your timetable.
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
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.TeachingThe 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practise)
Desirable
PhD/MD
Experience Essential
Should have completed higher surgical training in ophthalmology or be close to doing so
Desirable
Teaching
Knowledge Essential
Experience in Glaucoma Management Experience of Audit Demonstrated commitment to specialise in glaucoma
Desirable
Research experience in glaucoma Management experience
Skills Essential
High level of surgical experience in Cataract Surgery (surgical independence) Good communication skills Ability to make good medical notes
Desirable
Surgical competence in Glaucoma Use of database systems
Personal Qualities Essential
Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility Good communication skills 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address City Road & Outreach sites
London
EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)