# Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology-Oculoplastics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-ophthalmology-oculoplastics/f567f685-01f7-45c7-aed8-043b6cacdfa5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-in-ophthalmology-oculoplastics/f567f685-01f7-45c7-aed8-043b6cacdfa5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £44,170- £67,610 per annum plus London Weighting - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T07:21:37.389Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Imperial_College_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8089633 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8089633?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.imperial.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for a Fellow post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Oculoplastics at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a full time post within the Oculoplastic service There may also be an opportunity to undertake sub-specialist work in negotiation with the successful candidate. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country. Applicants must be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 4 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice. For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact: Ms Rajni Jain - \[email protected\] Ms Vickie Lee - \[email protected\] Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail:  \[email protected\] Please visit: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk using the appropriate reference number Late applications will not be considered Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be involved in: - Out-patient care of adnexal patients to include trauma, eyelid, orbital and lacrimal disorders in adults and children - To be involved in their ad hoc care of eyelid trauma and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site. - To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital, (at most once week  unless paid separately) - To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals - To manage Individual Funding Request applications - To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists - To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department - To vet adnexal referrals - To assist in the management and development of the clinical service ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails. - The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in Ophthalmology - The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration. - To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. - To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities. - To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views. - To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area. - To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines. - To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Ophthalmology department. - To oversee the appropriate booking of theatre lists. - To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider Ophthalmology team. - To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required. - Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence. ## Job Details Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust welcomes applicants to apply for a Fellow post in Ophthalmology with special interest in Oculoplastics at the Western Eye Hospital. This is a full time post within the Oculoplastic service There may also be an opportunity to undertake sub-specialist work in negotiation with the successful candidate. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic and innovative person to join the ophthalmic service for the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre and the largest trust in the country. Applicants must be currently or previously been working within the NHS, have MBBS or equivalent and at least 4 years training in ophthalmology and be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice. For further information and/or an informal discussion, please contact: Ms Rajni Jain - \[email protected\] Ms Vickie Lee - \[email protected\] Non-UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau on telephone: 0870 606 7766 or by e-mail: \[email protected\] Please visit: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk using the appropriate reference number Late applications will not be considered Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview. ## Job Description The post holder will be involved in: Out-patient care of adnexal patients to include trauma, eyelid, orbital and lacrimal disorders in adults and children To be involved in their ad hoc care of eyelid trauma and emergencies and to be available for advice when off site. To undertake A&E sessions at the Western Eye Hospital, (at most once week unless paid separately) To maintain good communication with GP, optometrists, hospital clinicians and other allied professionals To manage Individual Funding Request applications To provide teaching to medical students, other junior doctors, optometrists To assist in academic and pharmaceutical research activities within the department To vet adnexal referrals To assist in the management and development of the clinical service ## Responsibilities Please see Job description for a full breakdown of what the role entails. The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in Ophthalmology The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration. To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views. To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area. To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines. To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Ophthalmology department. To oversee the appropriate booking of theatre lists. To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider Ophthalmology team. To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required. Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understanding of principles of clinical audit. ### Language **Essential** - Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. ### Teaching and Training **Essential** - Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff. ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - On GMC’s register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice - On GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration - Appropriate Royal College Membership. - Currently Working in NHS **Desirable** - MD, PhD ### Leadership/ Management Skills **Essential** - Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority. - Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. - Knowledge of finance/budgets. - Management of staff. ### Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty **Essential** - Ability to perform minor eyelid procedures, administer botulinum toxin, assess thyroid eye disease and carry out other oculoplastic treatments. - Experience in oculoplastics, emergency ophthalmology and General ophthalmology and achieved Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST1 to ST3 competencies or equivalent. - At least 3 years of full time ophthalmology experience **Desirable** - Experience in Ophthalmic surgery and oculoplastic surgery. - Logbook of procedures and experience - References ### Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications **Essential** - Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 744.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382832) - [our strategy 2023-25 (pdf, 230.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=427) - [functional requirements form (pdf, 245.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382833) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.