Job summary
Fellowship in Ocular Oncology
The Ocular Oncology service at Moorfields Eye Hospital is well established and recognised internationally as a centre of excellence. It is a nationally commissioned tertiary referral centre which accepts eye cancer referrals from all over the country. The service has a long standing reputation for training Ocular Oncologists from around the world who then establish a service in their own countries.
The department is looking to appoint three full time Clinical Fellows to work at Moorfields Eye Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital. Rotation through the retinoblastoma service at the Royal London Hospital is included for training in paediatric eye cancers. The first post will commence in July 2025 for 12 months.This job provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in this sub-specialty and exposure to the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidates will be involved in the day to day running of the Ocular Oncology outpatient clinic, seeing both new and follow-up patients. They will be involved in the weekly MDT and receive training in specific ocular oncology surgery including plaque brachytherapy, enucleation and various biopsy techniques for intraocular and ocular surface tumours.
The successful candidates must be GMC registered with a license to practice.
Main duties of the job
- Consulting with both new and follow-up patients in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a senior doctor
- Consulting with both new and follow-up patients in a virtual setting
- Participate in regular operating lists alongside the lead surgeon and become fully trained in specific ocular oncology surgery
- Attend and participate in the weekly MDT by presenting cases and contributing to educational discussion
- Lead on ward work, ensuring investigations are ordered, performed and reviewed prior to surgery and to enable prompt discharge of patients after surgery
- Participating in Ocular Oncology and Naevus clinic audits
About us
The History of Ocular Oncology in London
The first ocular oncologist was Robert Foster-Moore appointed to St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1926. Mr Foster-Moore introduced radioactive plaque treatment for choroidal malignant melanoma. Hyla Stallard, Michael Bedford and John Hungerford have successively made major contributions to treatment and survival of patients with uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma and ocular surface neoplasia. In 1997 London, along with Liverpool and Sheffield, was designated as a Centre of Excellence in England by the National Commissioning Group (now known as NHS England).
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 organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient clinics and the multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT)
The job comprises outpatient clinics at Moorfields Eye Hospital for new and follow up patients. The cancer nurse specialists provide counselling support for the patients and coordinate admissions to St Bartholomews hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. The clinical fellows would be expected to assist in this process by liaising between the two sites. We have a full time MDT coordinator. The successful candidates would attend and participate in the weekly MDT by presenting cases and contributing to educational discussion.
Ward work
The Ocular Oncology service is a tertiary referral centre for intraocular and ocular surface tumours. We admit patients to a hostel one day before surgery to allow time for preoperative investigations, this avoids the problem of patients travelling long distances back and forth to hospital. The main part of the ward work is to ensure investigations are ordered, performed and reviewed prior to surgery and to enable prompt discharge of patients after surgery.
Theatres
The Ocular Oncology Specialty has a high surgical volume which consists of:
- Three adult theatre lists a week at Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road)
- One retinoblastoma list at Royal London Hospital
- One theatre list a month at St Bartholomews Hospital for patients who are high risk for general anaesthesia
The successful candidates would receive surgical training in ocular oncology procedures by two consultants (Professor Mandeep Sagoo and Mr Guy Negretti) and two specialist doctors (Mr Amit Arora and Miss Lamis Al-Harby).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outpatient clinics and the multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT)
The job comprises outpatient clinics at Moorfields Eye Hospital for new and follow up patients. The cancer nurse specialists provide counselling support for the patients and coordinate admissions to St Bartholomews hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. The clinical fellows would be expected to assist in this process by liaising between the two sites. We have a full time MDT coordinator. The successful candidates would attend and participate in the weekly MDT by presenting cases and contributing to educational discussion.
Ward work
The Ocular Oncology service is a tertiary referral centre for intraocular and ocular surface tumours. We admit patients to a hostel one day before surgery to allow time for preoperative investigations, this avoids the problem of patients travelling long distances back and forth to hospital. The main part of the ward work is to ensure investigations are ordered, performed and reviewed prior to surgery and to enable prompt discharge of patients after surgery.
Theatres
The Ocular Oncology Specialty has a high surgical volume which consists of:
- Three adult theatre lists a week at Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road)
- One retinoblastoma list at Royal London Hospital
- One theatre list a month at St Bartholomews Hospital for patients who are high risk for general anaesthesia
The successful candidates would receive surgical training in ocular oncology procedures by two consultants (Professor Mandeep Sagoo and Mr Guy Negretti) and two specialist doctors (Mr Amit Arora and Miss Lamis Al-Harby).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification
Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Ocular oncology experience
- Broad knowledge of General Ophthalmology
Experiance
Essential
- Be near to/completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Teaching and Audit evidence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication & organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification
Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Ocular oncology experience
- Broad knowledge of General Ophthalmology
Experiance
Essential
- Be near to/completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Teaching and Audit evidence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication & organisational 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).
