Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye hospital in Greater London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology. The role involves managing patients and providing education while working on a fixed-term basis of 12 months. Candidates should hold MBBS and FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent qualifications, with opportunities for sub-specialist training. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered, including access to NHS Pension and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working friendly organization

Qualifications

• Experience of at least a year 2 or 3 specialist registrar in ophthalmology upwards.
• Completed a minimum of 18 months as a senior house officer in ophthalmology.
• Registration with the General Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and management of in/outpatients.
• Manage urgent cases presenting throughout the week.
• Supervise junior medical staff and teach informally and formally.
• Participate in a 1:4 weekend rota.

Skills

Diagnosis and management of in/outpatients

Management of urgent cases

Supervision of junior medical staff

Research and audit participation

Flexibility in work hours

Education

MBBS and FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Main duties

• 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
• Opportunities for undertaking research and audit
• Participation in a 1:4 weekend rota

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

You should have achieved an MBBS and FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent and have registration with the General Medical Council.

Requirements

• Full details of the post and the requirements are found in the job description and person specification.
• All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria; bring supporting information portfolio including recent appraisal documents when joining the Trust.
• Experience ideally at least that of a year 2 or 3 specialist registrar in ophthalmology upwards, or having completed equivalent higher surgical training in ophthalmology.
• 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.

Contact

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

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.