Cornea, Anterior Segment and Keratorefractive Fellow - Sp Dr

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Cornea, Anterior Segment and Keratorefractive Fellow to join the senior clinical team. The role provides extensive clinical and surgical exposure in corneal and refractive diseases, with opportunities to develop expertise in general ophthalmology and oculoplastics.

Applicants should have completed ophthalmology specialty training and meet the Royal College curriculum requirements.

Qualifications

• Completed ophthalmology specialty training.
• Fulfils Royal College Ophthalmology specialty training curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive clinical and surgical experience in anterior segment diseases, corneal/external diseases and refractive care.
• Deliver General Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic services, with supervision as required and independent surgery when appropriate.
• Participate in diagnosis, management and follow‑up of patients with anterior segment disorders; engage in teaching and audit.

Job description

Cornea, Anterior Segment and Keratorefractive Fellow - Sp Dr

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Salary: £63,696 - £102,689 Plus on call supplement

A Vacancy at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will be part of the senior clinical team with a priority on the delivery of the service. Whilst you will take responsibility for your own training and development, the Trust will offer you opportunities to further your knowledge and skills and you will be assigned an Educational Supervisor. You will work in accordance with the GMC Good Medical Practice and Trust policies and engage in revalidation and appraisal.

Applicants should have completed their specialty training in Ophthalmology and fulfil all the competencies of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Specialty Training Curriculum in this respect.

The post holder will provide extensive clinical and surgical experience in the diagnosis and management of anterior segment disease (Corneal/External diseases and Refractive) and General Ophthalmology including Oculoplastics. The post holder will be expected to participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with all types of anterior segment diseases primarily but will also provide General Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic services and to undertake surgery on such cases both under supervision and independently.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop their clinical skills and progress in the post, taking on an increasingly complex caseload. Whilst service delivery is important, contributions to the wider trust as a medical leader in fields such as research, audit, outcomes, management and teaching will be expected and supported by the department and QVH.

The ability to provide unsupervised cataract surgery to a competent level is non-negotiable and a fundamental requirement of the Fellowship. Inability to provide this service may lead to the termination of contract.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

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This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

£63,696 - £102,689 Plus on call supplement

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