Vitreo-retinal Fellow

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital is seeking a Vitreo-retinal Fellow for its renowned VR Service. This role demands strong surgical experience, oversight of juniors, and participation in a 1 in 7 on-call rota. Join an institution committed to excellence in patient care and innovative research.

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 NHS Discount Schemes

Flexible working friendly organization

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council.
• Possess FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in VR surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1 in 7 on-call rota covering VR emergencies.
• Undertake clinic and elective surgery.
• Supervise junior medical staff in the VR Clinic.

Skills

Good clinical judgement

High degree of surgical skills

Interpersonal skills

Good Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCOphth or equivalent

GMC Licence to Practice Registration

Job description

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YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we’re just getting started.

Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job Overview

Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the clinical fellowship posts for specialist training in the Vitreo-retinal Service. This will involve the management and follow up of patients with VR diseases presenting to the VR Service.

We are looking to recruit to multiple posts, with the earliest to begin from November 2025.

The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/ completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology. You need to evidence significant experience in VR surgery by the time of commencement of the role as they will be required to work independently as well as under supervision and be able to run theatre lists for the service.

Main duties of the job

MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES

• Participation in a 1 in 7 on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-Retinal emergency work.
• Undertaking clinic and elective surgery which may include outreach clinics or theatre as part of set timetable.
• Supervision of the work of junior medical staff in the VR Clinic and VR Emergency and active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
• There will be opportunities for undertaking clinical research.
• To perform lasers for the VR Service.
  
  

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• GMC Licence to Practice Registration
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Some Surgical experience in VR surgery
• Previous exposure to VR surgery
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Audit
• Research
  
  

Skills/abilities

Essential criteria

• Good clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Use of database systems
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology training or equivalent
  
  

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal skills
• Determination & application
• Team Player
• Good Communication skills
• Committed to job
• Good organisational skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to teach
  
  

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• VR Fellow JD & PS (PDF, 312.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
  
  

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Lyndon daCruz Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist and Service Director Email address [e-mail] Additional information

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