Neuro Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the City of London is seeking Neuro Ophthalmology Clinical Fellows. These positions require FRCOphth or equivalent qualifications and are focused on providing high-quality care in Neuro-ophthalmology outpatient settings. In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers various benefits, including opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

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

Flexible working friendly organization

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Must hold FRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the GMC.
• Experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in the outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical audits and adhere to clinical guidelines.

Skills

Clinical skill in ophthalmology or neurology

Audit & research

Teaching & presentation skills

Education

FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent

CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent

Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD)

Job description

Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Neuro Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Applications are invited for these two Fellowship posts specialising in Neuro-Ophthalmology.

The posts are suitable for applicants from ophthalmology or neurology training backgrounds.

Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the General Medical Council.

The posts are based at the Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road site and provide exposure to adult Neuro-ophthalmology outpatient clinics. An example timetable is enclosed, but will be subject to change depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

To Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting

To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to

To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

About us

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

• 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

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

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Full detailed job description and person specification.

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

• Completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology or neurology
• Experience of medical or neuro-ophthalmology, or neurology

SKILLS & ABILITY

• High degree of clinical skill in ophthalmology or neurology
• Audit & research
• Teaching & presentation skills

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
• Extensive experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Good team building skills
• Ability to lead & coordinate clinical teams
• Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to 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

£49,333.59 a yearInclusive of HCAS plus £4,040 Recruitment Premium per annum