Medical Retina Clinical Fellow

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye hospital in Greater London seeks candidates for a clinical fellowship in the Medical Retinal service. The role requires previous unsupervised retinal laser experience and competency in intravitreal injections. Selected fellows will engage in a 12-month fixed-term fellowship divided into three rotations while participating in regular teaching sessions. This is an opportunity to enhance clinical and research skills in a prestigious environment alongside a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed higher surgical training in the UK or equivalent.
• Experience in independent intravitreal injections and laser procedures is essential.
• Research interest in educational methods is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 8 clinical sessions and 2 research/admin sessions each week.
• Attend regular MR Fellows Teaching Sessions to enhance clinical skills.
• Participate in clinics organized by the Medical Retinal Service.

Skills

Previous unsupervised retinal laser experience

Intravitreal injections experience

Teaching and clinical experience in Medical Retina

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Overview

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across City Road and 22 networked sites, Moorfields is a global centre of excellence. We are a community focused on kindness, equity and excellence, with partnerships including the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre.

From 2027, the brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden, will unite eye care, research and education under one roof. This facility is a partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity to enable transformative innovation and collaboration.

Job Overview: Applications are invited for a clinical fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the Medical Retinal service. We have a number of fellowship posts available for a 12 month fixed term period.

Main duties and structure

The Clinical Fellowship in the Medical Retinal Service will be divided into 3 fixed rotations. Each rotation biases a sub-specialty of the medical retina service. Fellows will select their top 6 rotations; the service will assign 3 out of the 6 chosen timetables for the 12-month fellowship. Clinical sessions are conducted in clinics organized by the Medical Retinal Service.

Eligibility and terms

Candidates should have:

• Previous unsupervised retinal laser experience
• Intravitreal injections experience
• Clinical experience; completed higher surgical training in the UK or equivalent
• Outside UK candidates should have equivalence of higher surgical training and at least 12 months work in Ophthalmology
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Licence to Practise or eligible for GMC registration

Applications via Dual Sponsorship Scheme are encouraged; applications from doctors with personal funding are welcome.

Responsibilities / Schedule

• 8 clinical sessions and 2 research/study/admin sessions per week (Mon–Fri).
• Of the 8 clinical sessions, 2 service sessions per week include Primary Care in Medical Retina, Medical Retina Emergency clinic and intravitreal injection clinic.
• Some weekly clinical sessions may take place at Moorfields satellite sites outside City Road.
• Cataract surgery is not part of the fellowship; opportunities to operate may occur infrequently during the 12 months.
• Attendance at regular MR Fellows Teaching Sessions (approximately 6 one-hour sessions per week), including Fluorescein Angiography Meeting, Electrophysiology Teaching, Uveitis Teaching and Clinical/Research Tutorials.

Working for Moorfields

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading eye hospital with a long history of excellence in clinical care, research and education. We are part of UCL Partners, with a strong research programme in ophthalmology in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Moorfields is a major postgraduate teaching centre and a national centre for ophthalmic research.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration (Licence to Practise) or eligible for GMC Registration

Further Training and Knowledge

• Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or equivalent
• Research interest; research into educational methods

Desirable criteria

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course completed in the last two years

Experience

• Teaching, research and clinical experience in Medical Retina; competent in independent intravitreal injections and laser procedures (macular and pan-retinal photocoagulation)

• Desirable: experience of working on commercially sponsored clinical trials as a sub- or co-investigator

Employment is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory DBS disclosure, and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship unless stated in adverts.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented candidates, including BAME and Disabled candidates, to build a representative workforce.

Flexibility and application details

Moorfields supports flexible working where possible to promote work-life balance. If we receive sufficient applications, the advert may close early. For reasonable adjustments or an accessible version of recruitment documents, contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Contact and documents

How to apply: See attached job description and person specification. Relevant documents to download include MR Clinical Fellow JD, Staff Benefits, and MEH Privacy Notice.

Notes

Applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.