Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow to provide high-quality care in paediatric ophthalmology. The role requires GMC registration and involves clinical responsibilities across multiple sites. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in ophthalmology and demonstrate strong clinical skills. This fixed-term position offers exciting career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Attractive benefits and discounts

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• You must hold FRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the General Medical Council.
• Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus or neuro-ophthalmology is required.
• Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in adult and paediatric ophthalmology.
• Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting.
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology

Audit & research

Teaching & presentation skills

Team building

Leadership and coordination of clinical teams

Education

FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent

CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent training

Full GMC Registration

Higher Degree (e.g., MD or PhD)

Job description

Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Applications are invited for three Fellowship posts, specialising in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology. These are fixed term posts available for 12 months with a prospective start date of 3rd August 2026.

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

The post is based at the Moorfields' City Road site but requires travel to Moorfields Satellite sites at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospital on a rotational basis. The post provides exposure to adult Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology outpatient clinics, Theatre operating lists, Toxin outpatient clinics and children's A+E. Example timetables are enclosed, but these will be subject to change depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

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.

The post covers adult Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology outpatient clinics, Theatre operating lists, Toxin outpatient clinics and children's A+E.

About us

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

• 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

The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide range of all types of ocular motility disorder and appropriate surgery. There will be wide exposure to paediatric ophthalmology including the management and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, paediatric cataract, paediatric neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric retinal and genetic diseases.

There is extensive experience of adult motility including the use of botulinum toxin.

Some clinical sessions will take place at the Moorfields Satellite sites based outside City Road. The timetable is comprised of 8 direct clinical care sessions and 2 study / admin sessions across a Monday to Friday working week.

Full detailed job description and person specification is included.

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

• Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus or neuro-ophthalmology
• Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology

SKILLS & ABILITY

• High degree of clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
• Audit & research
• Teaching & presentation skills

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.
• Extensive experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus 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.