Cataract Clinical Fellow in London

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fellow in the Cataract Service at Moorfields City Road. The post will be suitable for an experienced clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable including both outpatient and surgical sessions. This role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world-renowned teaching hospital, with access to the teaching and resources of Moorfields City Road and other Divisions based on the timetable.

Main duties of the job:

• 8 clinical sessions, of those 3 theatre sessions and 2 admin/study sessions.
• The clinical sessions will include cataract clinics and theatres.
• Clinical sessions will be cross-site and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library.
• This post includes a surgical session to allow a cataract surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.

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

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• 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:

• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.
• Attending clinical sessions and theatre sessions.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.
• There will be opportunities for undertaking research and audit.
• Working alternate Saturdays.
• Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant.

Person specification:

• Education: MBBS or equivalent, GMC Registration with UK license to practise.
• Experience: Can undertake routine phacoemulsification unsupervised, Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent.
• Knowledge: Previous clinical experience in ophthalmology, Emergency ophthalmology experience.

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.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide quality, dignity and respect.

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.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.