Clinical fellow Ophthalmology- Special interest in Glaucoma: Sponsorship Available

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic ophthalmologist looking to develop advanced skills in glaucoma within one of the UK’s leading ophthalmic services?

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and ambitiousClinical Fellow in Glaucoma for a 12-month fixed-term appointment based across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in the diagnosis, management and surgical treatment of glaucoma within a high-volume tertiary referral serviceAbout the Role

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded glaucoma team providing specialist care to a diverse patient population across North West London and beyond. The post is designed to provide advanced experience in all aspects of glaucoma management, including:

  • Glaucoma outpatient clinics
  • Virtual glaucoma services
  • Laser procedures
  • Cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
  • Surgical exposure to trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage devices
  • Multidisciplinary working alongside consultants, specialist nurses, optometrists and allied healthcare professionals

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be involved in:

  • Out-patient care of Glaucoma patients
  • To be involved in their ad hoc care and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site.
  • To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital
  • To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
  • To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
  • To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
  • To assist in the management and development of the clinical service

Person Specification

Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals.
  • Current research projects.

Audit

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance.
  • Previous participation in audit

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC registered
  • Medical qualification MBBS or equivalent, at least 4 years training in ophthalmology

Desirable

  • FRCOphth or Equivalent.

Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty

Essential

  • Experience in Glaucoma, emergency ophthalmology and general ophthalmology
  • Achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST4 competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Publications in Ophthalmology.

Language

Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.

Clinical skills

Essential

  • Ability to manage general, emergency ophthalmic

Desirable

  • Ophthalmic surgery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 November 2026

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