Job summary THE POST An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fellow in general ophthalmology, cataract and urgent care/emergency ophthalmology within the busy and expanding service of Moorfields at Croydon. 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. This role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world-renowned teaching hospital, with access to the teaching and resources of Moorfields City Road and participation in the South West Thames Regional on-call rota, whilst remaining in a dedicated unit where they can become an integral member of the team. Main duties of the job May vary but will include: 7 clinical sessions, 1 theatre session and 2 admin/audit/management sessions. The clinical sessions will include rapid access clinics (urgent care/emergency ophthalmology), cataract clinics and general ophthalmology clinics All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon and there will be a chance to attend the City Road teaching sessions when appropriate and use the facilities at the City Road site including the Institute of Ophthalmology library This post includes a surgical session to allow a cataract surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon The successful candidate will join the on call doctor system based at Moorfields at St Georges Hospital. This would be approximately a 1:9 rota providing out of hours emergency ophthalmology cover. This activity attracts a 20% uplift in salary due to the out of hours nature of the work About us At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. 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 organization And so much more To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £47,436.14 a year per annum plus £10,100 for additional duties per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 273-DC-3895 Job locations Croydon University Hospital 530 London Road Croydon CR7 7YE Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions. The post-holder will also be expected to Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions. The post-holder will also be expected to Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FUll GMC registration Desirable MRCOphth or equivalent Higher Degree Qualifications VISA for UK working if applicable Further training and knowledge Essential General Ophthalmology knowledge to level required for eye casualty Desirable Research Interest Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent Training Courses in Emergency Ophthalmology Experience Essential Previous clinical experience in Ophthalmology Emergency ophthalmology Experience Desirable Evidence of completed audits/QIPPs Experience in service redesign and management Skills and Abilities Essential Teaching skills and enthusiasm Management of ocular emergencies Desirable Cataract surgical skills Personal Qualities Essential Determination & application Ability to tackle complex problems under pressure Team player Good communicator Desirable Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FUll GMC registration Desirable MRCOphth or equivalent Higher Degree Qualifications VISA for UK working if applicable Further training and knowledge Essential General Ophthalmology knowledge to level required for eye casualty Desirable Research Interest Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent Training Courses in Emergency Ophthalmology Experience Essential Previous clinical experience in Ophthalmology Emergency ophthalmology Experience Desirable Evidence of completed audits/QIPPs Experience in service redesign and management Skills and Abilities Essential Teaching skills and enthusiasm Management of ocular emergencies Desirable Cataract surgical skills Personal Qualities Essential Determination & application Ability to tackle complex problems under pressure Team player Good communicator Desirable Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Croydon University Hospital 530 London Road Croydon CR7 7YE Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)