This is a 12-month fixed-term Clinical Fellow post in glaucoma, based across Western Eye Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The work centres on outpatient and virtual glaucoma clinics, laser treatment, cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma and graded glaucoma surgery, alongside emergency ophthalmology and teaching. It sits within a high-volume tertiary referral service, working alongside consultants, specialist nurses and optometrists, with out-of-hours and on-call rota commitments. Fit depends on GMC registration and at least four years of ophthalmology training.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose and manage patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension in outpatient and virtual clinics
- Undertake ophthalmic examinations, interpreting visual fields, OCT imaging and optic nerve assessments
- Formulate and implement treatment plans, under consultant supervision where appropriate
- Take part in consultant-led and independent glaucoma clinics according to experience and competency
- Perform laser procedures, including SLT and YAG laser treatments
- Take part in cataract and glaucoma surgery, with graded surgical responsibility based on competency
- Provide ad hoc care and emergency cover, and be available for advice when off site
- Undertake A&E sessions at Western Eye Hospital
- Maintain timely clinical documentation and communication with GPs, optometrists, hospital clinicians and allied professionals
- Provide teaching to medical students, junior doctors and optometrists
- Assist with academic and pharmaceutical research within the department
- Support service management, development and patient pathways across both sites, including out-of-hours and on-call rota commitments
What's required
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Registration & licences
- GMC registration
Experience
- At least four years of training in ophthalmology
- Experience in glaucoma, emergency ophthalmology and general ophthalmology
- Achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST4 competencies or equivalent
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Previous participation in audit
- Ability to manage general and emergency ophthalmic cases
- Ability to speak and write English to the standard the job requires
Nice to have
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Publications in peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals
- Publications in ophthalmology
- Current research projectsOphthalmic surgery skills
What's offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
