Vitreo-retinal 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 invites applications for the clinical fellowship posts for specialist training in the Vitreo-retinal Service. This will involve the management and follow up of patients with VR diseases presenting to the VR Service. We are looking to recruit to multiple posts, with the earliest to begin from November 2025. 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 they 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 7 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 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:

• 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

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Essential criteria: MBBS or equivalent, MRCOphth or equivalent, GMC Licence to Practice Registration
• Desirable criteria: Higher Degree

Experience

• Essential criteria: Some Surgical experience in VR surgery, Previous exposure to VR surgery
• Desirable criteria: Audit, Research

Skills/abilities

• Essential criteria: Good clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills
• Desirable criteria: Use of database systems

Knowledge

• Essential criteria: Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology training or equivalent

Personal qualities

• Essential criteria: Good interpersonal skills, Determination & application, Team Player, Good Communication skills, Committed to job, Good organisational skills
• Desirable criteria: Ability to teach

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 the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

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. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

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.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.