Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role includes managing urgent cases, supervising junior staff, and opportunities for specialized training. Applicants should hold an MBBS and be GMC registered. This position offers valuable experience in a supportive environment while contributing to emergency ophthalmology services.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Communication in English verbally and in writing is essential.
• Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology training is desirable.
• Candidates should have experience in general ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of in- and out-patients.
• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in teaching.

Skills

Good clinical judgement

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Use of database & IT systems

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology

Closing date: 09 December 2025

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology. These posts are designed to support Moorfields emergency ophthalmology services at City Road and Moorfields Satellite Sites, whilst providing opportunities to gain sub‑specialist training in a specialty.

The post is offered on a fixed‑term basis of 12 months and will include sessions predominantly at the A&E department in City Road, with potential sessions at Moorfields Satellite sites. Sessions in speciality clinics will also be offered and will be discussed with candidates based on their preferences. Previous fellows have undertaken sessions in medical retina / uveitis, neuro‑ophthalmology, adnexal, external disease, vitreoretinal surgery, and glaucoma. Please note these sessions are non‑surgical.

Successful candidates will contribute to a 1 in 4 weekend rota in A&E at City Road, as well as some evening shift work in A&E. The majority of sessions will be during standard 9‑5 working hours.

Main duties of the job

• Diagnosis and management of in‑ and out‑patients
• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
• Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching
• Opportunities for undertaking research and audit
• Participation in a 1:4 weekend rota

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.

• 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 organisation
• And so much more! To see the full range of benefits please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job responsibilities

There is a degree of flexibility which can be tailored to the needs of successful candidates in terms of additional specialty clinic experience, and also across Moorfields sites.

You should have achieved an MBBS and FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent and have registration with the General Medical Council. Full details of the post and the requirements are found in the job description and person specification.

All doctors are responsible for maintaining a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio, including recent appraisals, when joining the Trust.

The current experience of candidates would ideally be at least that of a year‑2 or year‑3 specialist registrar in ophthalmology upwards, or having completed equivalent higher surgical training in ophthalmology. Additionally, they should have completed a minimum of 18 months as a senior house officer in ophthalmology and one year as pre‑registration house officer in medicine and surgery or equivalent.

Applicants from motivated less‑experienced doctors or more experienced Trust Grades and senior fellows wanting to increase their subspecialist experience are also welcome. The post can be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate.

Informal inquiries can be made to Dr Gordon Hay, A&E Service Director, by email [e-mail].

Applicants should be able to fit into a friendly, cohesive and enthusiastic unit. They should be competent in basic ophthalmic surgery, familiar with UK training or have experience in a similar system, and should have a desire to learn. Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research is desirable.

Successful applicants will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management, and follow‑up of patients with general eye conditions at City Road, and in specific sessions covering sub‑specialty patients under supervision, and occasionally on their own at City Road.

The clinical sessions will give the opportunity of extensive exposure to the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with a range of urgent presentations covering various specialties.

They will be expected to attend and contribute to:

• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
• Supervision of junior staff and participation in informal and formal teaching
• Sub‑specialty teaching sessions, dependent on their timetable commitments
• Opportunity for undertaking research and audit
• Maintenance of A&E Service throughout the week, ensuring patient waiting times are within target
• Working in A&E, seeing patients face‑to‑face and virtually using the video assessment platform
• Working within the Urgent Care Clinic, supervising optometrists and managing patients
• Possibly covering General Ophthalmology clinics

Duties will also include:

• Supervision of junior staff in the service and participation in informal and formal teaching
• Development of the Nurse Practitioner role teaching, supervision & education
• Assessment of virtual presentations using the video assessment platform
• Triage of urgent presentations to the A&E Department
• Management of patients within the Urgent Care Clinic

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing

Experience

• Experience in general ophthalmology
• Experience working in acute ophthalmology setting
• Experience of clinical audit

Knowledge

• Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology training, or equivalent
• Broad knowledge of general ophthalmology
• Familiar with current adult & child safeguarding principles
• Research training & experience

Skills / Abilities

• Good clinical judgement
• Use of database & IT systems
• Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
• Good communication & organisational skills
• Team player
• Evidence of teamwork

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, a disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust