Job summary
Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology Fellow 12 month Fixed Term with possible extension 10th June 2026 onwards 10 Sessions
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UK's 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
We are currently seeking a motivated ophthalmologist to take up the position of Ophthalmology fellow. This is an important post within the department, and we are hoping to recruit an innovative and committed individual.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to make contact with the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would strongly encourage all prospective candidates to make contact with the department (names below) to find out more about the potential options and whether you would be a suitable candidate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 4-5 years as an Ophthalmic resident or equivalent
- Surgical experience at Registrar/SpR level
- Independent cataract surgeon - Broad general ophthalmic training
- Basic vitreoretinal surgical experience
- Exposure to basic vitreoretinal and medical retina clinics/theatre
Desirable
- Previous experience of vitreoretinal surgery
- Research experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding principles of vitreoretinal surgery
- Understanding of the basics for interpretation of fluorescein angiograms and OCTs
Skills
Essential
- Capable of performing unsupervised phacoemulsification cataract surgery
- Capable of performing independent retinal laser
Others
Essential
- Determination and application
- Ability to work with clinical colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Good timekeeping and time management
- Basic computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 4-5 years as an Ophthalmic resident or equivalent
- Surgical experience at Registrar/SpR level
- Independent cataract surgeon - Broad general ophthalmic training
- Basic vitreoretinal surgical experience
- Exposure to basic vitreoretinal and medical retina clinics/theatre
Desirable
- Previous experience of vitreoretinal surgery
- Research experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding principles of vitreoretinal surgery
- Understanding of the basics for interpretation of fluorescein angiograms and OCTs
Skills
Essential
- Capable of performing unsupervised phacoemulsification cataract surgery
- Capable of performing independent retinal laser
Others
Essential
- Determination and application
- Ability to work with clinical colleagues
- Good communication skills
- Good timekeeping and time management
- Basic computer skills
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.
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.
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).
