Clinical Fellow - Glaucoma

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma to enhance their clinical expertise and manage complex cases. The role involves independent cataract surgery, participation in clinical audits, and training of junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have MRCOphth or equivalent and a strong background in Ophthalmology. Competitive salary of £73,992 per annum offered with London zone benefits.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
• Specialist training in Glaucoma Surgery.
• Experience in conducting or supporting clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive service for patients including clinical care and management.
• Share responsibility for providing 24/7 cover for the Unit.
• Contribute to audit and clinical governance programmes.

Skills

Leadership capability

Effective communication

Thorough understanding of medical audit

Familiarity with information technology

Education

MRCOphth or equivalent

Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Job description

Clinical Fellow - Glaucoma

The closing date is 02 December 2025

A CCT Glaucoma Fellow is required, based at King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill site. The post would suit experienced trainees wishing to consolidate their glaucoma experience and gain further exposure in managing complex glaucoma and undertaking advanced surgical techniques, including Baerveldt and Paul aqueous shunts, glaucoma revision surgery, trabeculectomy, Preserflo Microshunt, and less invasive glaucoma surgery such as iStent implants, Omni canaloplasty/trabeculotomy, excimer laser trabeculostomy, cyclophotocoagulation, and other glaucoma laser procedures. One-to-one consultant surgical training and supervision will be provided, with two dedicated weekly glaucoma theatre sessions.

The appointee must be able to competently undertake cataract surgery independently, as they will be expected to perform cataract surgery in challenging cases and supervise junior trainees.

The tenure of the post is 1 year. Applicants must have MRCOphth or an equivalent qualification. It is expected that the appointee will undertake clinical audits and contribute to clinical research during their training. The appointee will also participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for the Denmark Hill site and will have a weekly session in the King's Rapid Eye Service (KRES) at Denmark Hill.

Main duties of the job

Regular clinical duties, based at King's College Hospital and/or Queen Mary's Hospital, include the management of out-patients and in-patients, including ward referrals.

The post-holders will be expected to contribute to and participate in the Department's ongoing clinical audit programme and to carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The post-holders will also have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with these posts.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive service for patients, including all aspects of clinical care, treatment and management duties necessary for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
• Share responsibility with colleagues for providing 24/7 cover for the Unit on a rota basis, including covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Take responsibility for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals, as agreed with the Care Group management team.
• Contribute to the Care Groups research interests, within the Trusts R&D framework.
• Contribute to audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality meetings, clinical governance programmes and Learning from Deaths initiatives.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and in line with the operating plan for the service(s).
• Work collaboratively with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity within the specialty is maintained and job satisfaction is enhanced, including involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
• Comply with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental hygiene and food hygiene.
• Prepare for and undertake any protective interventions for which you are responsible, in a manner consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Specialist training in Glaucoma Surgery
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Ophthalmology
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Skills

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£73,992 a year per annum with London zone