Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cataract Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fellow in the Cataract Service at Moorfields City Road. 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 other Divisions based on the timetable.

This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide and excellent level of management experience for future career progression.

Main duties of the job

8 clinical sessions, of those 3 theatre session and 2 admin/study sessions. The clinical sessions will include cataract clinics and theatres.

Clinical sessions will be cross site 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.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,333.59 a year plus £10,100 additional supplement per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-7670984

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.

Attending clinical sessions and theatre sessions.

Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.

There will be opportunities for undertaking research and audit.

Working alternate Saturdays.

Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification associated with this advert for further information on main responsibilities within this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.

Attending clinical sessions and theatre sessions.

Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.

There will be opportunities for undertaking research and audit.

Working alternate Saturdays.

Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification associated with this advert for further information on main responsibilities within this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • GMC Registration with UK license to practise

Experience

Essential

  • Can undertake routine phacoemulsification unsupervised
  • Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Research/Audit Interest
  • Training courses in emergency ophthalmology

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous clinical experience in ophthalmology
  • Emergency ophthalmology experience

Desirable

  • Experience in service redesign and management
  • Previous experience of Corneal surgery
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • GMC Registration with UK license to practise

Experience

Essential

  • Can undertake routine phacoemulsification unsupervised
  • Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Research/Audit Interest
  • Training courses in emergency ophthalmology

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous clinical experience in ophthalmology
  • Emergency ophthalmology experience

Desirable

  • Experience in service redesign and management
  • Previous experience of Corneal surgery

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Chris Leak

c.leak@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,333.59 a year plus £10,100 additional supplement per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-7670984

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


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