Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology (Oculoplastics) London

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.

Ms Rajni Jain - rajni.jain@nhs.net

Ms Vickie Lee - vickie.lee@nhs.net

Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail: indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

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

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.

Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted: 11 September 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: Depending on experience £45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-TDPB-128

Job locations: Western Eye Hospital, London, NW1 5QH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails.

The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in Ophthalmology

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.

To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.

To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Ophthalmology department.

To oversee the appropriate booking of theatre lists.

To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider Ophthalmology team.

To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.

Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

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).

Employer details

Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Western Eye Hospital, London, NW1 5QH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

Consultant Ophthalmologist
Rajni Jain
rajni.jain@nhs.net

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