Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Ophthalmology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trust Doctor in Ophthalmology. This 12-month fixed-term role requires an MB BS, GMC registration, and prior experience in vitreoretinal surgery. Successful candidates will have strong skills in cataract surgery and innovation in ophthalmology. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years as an Ophthalmic resident or equivalent.
• Surgical experience at Registrar/SpR level.
• Independent cataract surgeon with broad general ophthalmic training.
• Basic vitreoretinal surgical experience.
• Exposure to basic vitreoretinal and medical retina clinics/theatre.
• Previous experience of vitreoretinal surgery.
• Research experience.

Responsibilities

• Seeking a motivated ophthalmologist for the position of Ophthalmology fellow.
• Important post within the department focused on innovation and commitment.

Skills

Unsupervised phacoemulsification cataract surgery

Independent retinal laser

Basic computer skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCOphth or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Ophthalmology

Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology Fellow 12 month Fixed Term with possible extension 10th June 2026 onwards 10 Sessions

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UK's top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing North East of London where through a programme of unprecedented investment Britain's biggest hospital aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking a motivated ophthalmologist to take up the position of Ophthalmology fellow. This is an important post within the department, and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to make contact with the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• GMC Registration

Experience

• 4-5 years as an Ophthalmic resident or equivalent
• Surgical experience at Registrar/SpR level
• Independent cataract surgeon - Broad general ophthalmic training
• Basic vitreoretinal surgical experience
• Exposure to basic vitreoretinal and medical retina clinics/theatre
• Previous experience of vitreoretinal surgery
• Research experience

Knowledge

• Understanding principles of vitreoretinal surgery
• Understanding of the basics for interpretation of fluorescein angiograms and OCTs

Skills

• Capable of performing unsupervised phacoemulsification cataract surgery
• Capable of performing independent retinal laser

Others

• Determination and application
• Ability to work with clinical colleagues
• Good timekeeping and time management
• Basic computer skills

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.