Clinical Fellow for Paediatric Ophthalmology | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health trust is offering a fixed-term Fellow position in Paediatric Ophthalmology. The role involves providing clinical and surgical training for children with eye conditions and collaborating closely with other medical departments. Applicants should hold full GMC registration and ideally have experience in pediatric ophthalmology. The position is based in Oxford, with a focus on both clinical and surgical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Experience in clinical and surgical training in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and surgical training for children's eye conditions.
• Collaborate with craniofacial and oncology departments.

Job description

Overview

Job title: Paediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus

Grade: Fellow

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Accountable to: Managerial Responsibility – Lead Consultant and / or Clinical Director

Professional Accountability: Medical Director administered through Divisional Director

Average hours per week: 40

Base hospital: Oxford Eye Hospital, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

GMC requirement: Full registration and license to practice

Details of special conditions: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Aims and responsibilities

The basis for this post is to provide clinical and surgical training as well as research in the care of children with primary, secondary, and tertiary eye conditions.

Clinical duties

The post holder’s duties will primarily be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford; there may be occasional clinical duties on other sites within the Trust, including peripheral clinics. Paediatric Uveitis clinic (JIA) takes place on Friday mornings at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC).

• Oxford is one of only 4 craniofacial units in the UK and the Haematology and Oncology Service is one of the 20 principal treatment centres in the UK. The post holder is expected to work in close collaboration with Craniofacial, neurology, neurosurgery, and oncology departments in the care of children with Neuro-ophthalmic and Oncology disorders.
• Oxford is known to have a well-established ROP screening and treatment centre and is highly regarded for neonatal and paediatric vitreoretinal services. The candidate will have a chance to develop skills in that area.
• There may be opportunities to gain exposure to some adult strabismus and complex clinics/theatre where complex cases with paralytic/restrictive/adjustable strabismus are managed.

The Paediatric Ophthalmology Department

The department includes 2 consultants (Mr Sanil Shah and Miss Nervine ElMeshad) and 2 senior consultants (Mr Manoj Parulekar, and Mr C K Patel). There is one clinical fellow and 1 trainee (Thames Deanery). There are 15 orthoptists within the Eye team (2 support each paediatric ophthalmology clinic and a further 3 support paediatric ophthalmology extended role clinics). 2 Optometrists also support each clinic, along with specialist paediatric low vision services/contact lens services. The department is also supported by 2 technicians for ophthalmology investigation and imaging.

Indicative job plan

1. MONDAY
2. TUESDAY
3. WEDNESDAY
4. THURSDAY
5. FRIDAY

• AM
• Paediatric clinic Weeks 1-5
• ROP screening
• CFU/ paediatric clinic in OEH
• Paediatric clinic

• THEATRE
• Paediatric Uveitis clinic (NOC)/Paediatric VR

• PM
• Teaching, study/ admin
• Paediatric clinic
• Paediatric clinic
• Theatre
• Research/ SPA

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025