Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology: Sponsorship Available

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Accident & Emergency Ophthalmology. These posts are designed to support Moorfields emergency ophthalmology services at City Road and Moorfields Satellite Sites, whilst providing opportunities to gain sub-specialist training in a specialty.

The posts are offered on a fixed-term basis of 12 months which will include sessions predominantly at the A&E department in City Road, with potential sessions at Moorfields Satellite sites. Sessions in speciality clinics will also be offered, which will be discussed with candidates based on their preference. Previous fellows have undertaken sessions in: Medical Retina/Uveitis, Neuro Ophthalmology, Adnexal, External disease, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Glaucoma. Please note these sessions will be NON surgical.

In addition, successful candidates will contribute to 1 in 4 weekend rota in A&E at City Road, as well as some evening shift work in A&E. The majority of sessions will be during standard 9-5 working hours.

Main duties of the job

Main duties

– Diagnosis and management of in/outpatients- Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.- Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.- There will be opportunities for undertaking research and audit.- Participation in a 1:4 weekend rota

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent
  • Have GMC registration
  • Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in general ophthalmology
  • Experience working in acute ophthalmology setting

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audit

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: 15 November 2026

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