# Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Paediatric Ophthalmology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barts Health NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Barts Health NHS Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Ophthalmology
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £57,397 - £67,610 Per Annum
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 Months)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (40 Hours)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13T11:13:03.893Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Barts_Health_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8150368
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8150368?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

### Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellow

### 12 month Fixed Term

### 10 Sessions

Job summary Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UKs top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing North East of London where through a programme of unprecedented investment Britain’s biggest hospital aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.

### Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job The post-holder forms part of a team of 10 Consultants supported by an Associate Specialist (1), Clinical Fellows (6) and Specialist Trainees (4).

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellow supporting the service. This position offers clinical experience and training opportunities in contemporary techniques related to Paediatric Ophthalmology. The fellowship also provides surgical access with Paediatric Ophthalmology lists, with the possibility of additional lists. The post holder will be expected to take part in research projects. Continuing education, professional development and audit opportunities will be available.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are currently seeking a motivated ophthalmologist to take up the position of senior clinical Ophthalmology fellow for 12 months. This is an important post based at Whipps Cross University Hospital, and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual. It will provide comprehensive training opportunities in Paediatric Ophthalmology. There is a 1:8 first on-call commitment. See the job description for further details.

There is a 1:8 first on-call commitment and busy eye casualty sessions.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Competent in the assessment and management of paediatric -ophthalmic conditions
- Competent in managing general ophthalmic and acute ophthalmic conditions

**Desirable**

- Competent in management of ocular trauma(surgical/optional)

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GMC registration
- A minimum of 3 years experience in Ophthalmology

**Desirable**

- Higher degree (PhD or MD) Ophthalmology Fellowship

### Personal Skills

**Essential**

- Team player
- Flexible
- Patient focused
- Innovative

**Desirable**

- Recent 360-degree multi-source feedback

### Professional Skills

**Essential**

- Clinical Leadership
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Training junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
- Clinical governance including audit
- Communication
- IT Skills

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 367.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10450002)
- [our values and behaviours (pdf, 334.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1119)
- [candidate information pack (pdf, 549.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2446)
- [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1120)

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