Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking applications for a Fellowship specializing in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology. This is a fixed-term position for 9 months, starting on November 3, 2025. The role involves providing high-quality patient care and clinical exposure through various outpatient clinics and theatre operating lists. Candidates must be medically qualified and hold GMC specialist registration. The position offers benefits such as NHS pension scheme and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working friendly organization

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
• To develop and maintain competencies required of the post.
• Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Quality Care to Patients.
• Ensure prompt attendance at clinical care activities.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team.

Education

Medical qualification with GMC specialist registration

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for this Fellowship post specialising in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology. This a fixed term post available for 9 months with a prospective start date of 3rd November 2025. 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.

Responsibilities and duties

• 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 Programme 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 Moorfields benefits and environment

• 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.

Clinical exposure

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.

Timetable and sessions

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025