Cataract Clinical Fellow

Overview

YOU MAKE US MORE 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. We are a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work.

Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and m 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof.

This facility will enable transformative innovation and collaboration. Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

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. The role offers 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.

This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide an excellent level of management experience for future career progression.

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

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues. 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 organisation

And so much more. To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

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.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification associated with this advert for further information on main responsibilities within this role.

Education

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC Registration with UK license to practise

Experience

Essential criteria

• Can undertake routine phacoemulsification unsupervised
• Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Research/Audit Interest
• Training courses in emergency ophthalmology

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Previous clinical experience in ophthalmology
• Emergency ophthalmology experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience in service redesign and management
• Previous experience of Corneal surgery

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…