Job summary
Following the success of the first two cohorts of the PAN-London Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology Fellows, we are now inviting applications for 3 positions which are available to start on 1st August 2025.
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.
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.
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
About us
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest specialist eye hospital in the UK. The Hospital is closely associated with the adjacent Institute of Ophthalmology (University of London) and this association fosters a unique mixture of teaching and research. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned and have contributed extensively to the development of modern treatments.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK.
It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, the largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Full detailed job description and person specification are included.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Full detailed job description and person specification are included.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent training.
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
Desirable
Further training and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus or neuro-ophthalmology
Desirable
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High degree of clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable
- Audit & research
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus related pathology problems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead and coordinate clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent training.
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
Desirable
Further training and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus or neuro-ophthalmology
Desirable
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology
Skills and Ability
Essential
- High degree of clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable
- Audit & research
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus related pathology problems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead and coordinate clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
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).
