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PAN London Paediatrics and Strabismus Fellow

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Salary
£49,333.59 Per Annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
07 Jun 2026
Contract Type
18 months (Fixed term)
Posted Date
07 May 2026

Job overview

We are inviting applications to the PAN London Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology fellowship positions which are available to start on 1st February 2027.

We will be appointing to the 3 full time posts which will involve comprehensive paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus training for a fixed term period of 18 months.

During the term of the post candidates will complete three 6 monthly rotations across each site; Moorfields Eye Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal London Hospital.

Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth or equivalent. Post-holders will be required to be registered with the General Medical Council by commencement of the role.

Main duties of the job

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.

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 Programmed Activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Participate in clinical audit and incident reporting

To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to

To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide range of all types of ocular motility disorder and appropriate surgery. There will be wide exposure to paediatric ophthalmology including the management and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, paediatric cataract, paediatric neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric retinal and genetic diseases.

There is extensive experience of adult motility including the use of botulinum toxin.

During the term of the post candidates will complete three 6 monthly rotations across each site; Moorfields Eye Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal London Hospital.

Full detailed job description and person specification is included.