Clinical fellow Ophthalmology- Special interest in Oculoplastics: Sponsorship Available

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for a Fellow post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Oculoplastics at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a full time post within the Oculoplastic service There may also be an opportunity to undertake sub-specialist work in negotiation with the successful candidate.

For a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance

The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country.

Applicants must be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 4 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.

For further information please contact:

Please visit: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk using the appropriate reference number

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 adnexal patients to include trauma, eyelid, orbital and lacrimal disorders in adults and children
  • To be involved in their ad hoc care of eyelid trauma and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site.
  • To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital, (at most once week unless paid separately)
  • To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals
  • To manage Individual Funding Request applications
  • To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists
  • To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department
  • To vet adnexal referrals
  • To assist in the management and development of the clinical service

Person Specification

Leadership/ Management Skills

Essential

  • Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
  • Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
  • Knowledge of finance/budgets.
  • Management of staff.

Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Audit

Essential

  • Understanding of principles of clinical audit.

Teaching and Training

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
  • On GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
  • Appropriate Royal College Membership.
  • Currently Working in NHS

Desirable

  • MD, PhD

Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty

Essential

  • Ability to perform minor eyelid procedures, administer botulinum toxin, assess thyroid eye disease and carry out other oculoplastic treatments.
  • Experience in oculoplastics, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST1 to ST3 competencies or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of full time ophthalmology experience.

Desirable

  • Experience in Ophthalmic surgery and oculoplastic surgery.
  • Logbook of procedures and experience
  • References

Language

Essential

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

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: 27 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.