Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ophthalmic care provider in the UK seeks a Fellow to manage urgent cases and participate in both teaching and clinical research in ophthalmology. Candidates must have an MBBS and FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent and relevant experience. Responsibilities include patient management in A&E, supervising junior staff, and potentially working in specialty clinics. This position offers opportunities for flexible working, development, and extensive support in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Medical Council is required.
• Experience of at least 1 year as a specialist registrar in ophthalmology.
• Minimum 18 months as a senior house officer in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Manage urgent eye cases during the week.
• Supervise junior medical staff.
• Participate in the diagnosis and management of patients.

Skills

Basic ophthalmic surgery

Desire to learn

Enthusiasm to pursue clinical research

Education

MBBS and FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

Diagnosis and management of in/outpatients – Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week. – Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching. – There will be opportunities for undertaking research and audit. – Participation in a 1:4 weekend rota. There is a degree of flexibility which can be tailored to the needs of successful candidates in terms of additional specialty clinic experience. A degree of flexibility is also required from successful candidates to maximise the use of available resources across Moorfields sites. There is a lot of support from consultants working in A&E and specialist clinics with a strong culture of training, support and cohesive working.

• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.
• Subspecialty teaching sessions, dependent on their timetable commitments.
• Opportunity for undertaking research and audit.

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 appraisal documents when joining the Trust. The current experience of candidates would ideally be at least that of a year 2 or 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 [email protected]. Applicants should be able to fit into a friendly, cohesive and enthusiastic unit.

They should be competent in basic ophthalmic surgery. They will be familiar with UK training or have experience in a similar system. They should have a desire to learn and 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 specific sessions covering sub‑specialty patients under supervision, and occasionally on his/her 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.

This post is designed to support the A&E Service throughout the week to maintain a safe environment and ensure patient waiting times are within target. Fellows will be required to work in A&E seeing patients both face‑to‑face and virtually using the video assessment platform. In addition, they will have opportunities to work within the Urgent Care Clinic where they will see patients and supervise a team of optometrists. Fellows may also be required to cover General Ophthalmology clinics.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work‑life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. At Moorfields, people's sight matters – and so do the people who make it possible. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence. We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission – delivering world‑class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

The posts are offered on a fixed‑term basis of 12 months which 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, which will be discussed with candidates based on their preference. Previous fellows have undertaken sessions in: Medical Retina/Uveitis, Neuro Ophthalmology, Adnexal, External disease, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Glaucoma. Please note these sessions will be NON surgical. In addition, successful candidates will contribute to 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.

• 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!