Vitreo-retinal Fellow | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking candidates for clinical fellowship posts in the Vitreo-retinal Service, focusing on management and treatment of VR diseases. The ideal applicant will have significant experience in vitreoretinal surgery and hold relevant qualifications, including FRCOphth or equivalent. The role includes participating in a on-call rota, undertaking surgeries, and supervising junior staff. Competitive benefits, including NHS Pension Scheme and flexible working arrangements, are offered.

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

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working friendly organization

Qualifications

• Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent.
• Possess a license to practice in the UK.
• Evidence of managing patients with VR diseases.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1 in 7 on call rota covering all aspects of VR emergency work.
• Undertake clinic and elective surgery as per schedule.
• Supervise junior medical staff in the VR Clinic.
• Perform lasers for the VR Service.

Skills

Significant experience in VR surgery

Ability to work independently and under supervision

Supervisory skills

Participation in clinical research

Education

FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent

Registered with the General Medical Council

Job description

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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025