Joint Paediatric & Adult Vitreoretinal Fellow

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

Job Overview: Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) are pleased to offer a joint Vitreoretinal (VR) Fellowship for an experienced VR fellow who wishes to develop subspecialist expertise in paediatric vitreoretinal surgery and complex paediatric retinal disease, set within the context of a broad-based adult VR fellowship at one of the world's leading eye hospitals. The post will be starting in May 2027. 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 you will be required to work independently as well as under supervision and be able to run theatre lists for the service.

Main duties of the job:

• Participation in a 1 in 9 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 Clinic 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.

Working for our organisation: At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• 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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities:

• Moorfields Eye Hospital (4 days/week): Independent and supervised management of adult VR patients across outpatient clinics, VR emergency clinic, and operating lists.
• Running of VR theatre lists, including complex and emergency vitreoretinal surgery, under appropriate consultant supervision.
• Participation in the Moorfields paediatric VR caseload alongside the adult service, including joint clinics and theatre sessions where paediatric VR cases arise.
• Contribution to the VR on-call rota.
• Participation in departmental teaching, audit, and research activity.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (1 day/week): Direct clinical involvement in the paediatric VR and ophthalmic genetics service, including outpatient clinics, ward referrals, and operating sessions as caseload and supervision allow.

Person specification:

• Education / Qualifications: FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification, GMC Licence to Practice Registration, Completed (or within 6 months of completing) higher specialist training in Ophthalmology, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated adult vitreoretinal fellowship training, with independent management of VR theatre lists and VR emergency caseload.
• Skills/abilities: Good clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills, Evidence of independent VR surgical competence appropriate to fellow level (logbook required).

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly.