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Job overview
Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the clinical fellowship posts for specialist training in the Vitreo-retinal Service. This will involve the management and follow up of patients with VR diseases presenting to the VR Service.
We are looking to recruit to multiple posts, with the earliest to begin from November 2026. Other posts will have start dates in late 2026 and 2027.
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/ completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology. You need to evidence significant experience in VR surgery by the time of commencement of the role as you will be required to work independently as well as under supervision and be able to run theatre lists for the service.
Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES
- Participation in a 1 in 9 on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-Retinal emergency work.
- Undertaking clinic and elective surgery which may include outreach clinics or theatre as part of set timetable.
- Supervision of the work of junior medical staff in the VR Clinic and VR Emergency Clinic and active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
- There will be opportunities for undertaking clinical research.
- To perform lasers for the VR Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information on detailed duties and main responsibilities.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Vitreo-retinal Fellow with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £51,060.27 + £10,100 on call duties per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 12 months). The application deadline is 02 Jun 2026.
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