Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Neuro Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 29 March 2026

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Job summary

Applications are invited for this Fellowship post specialising in Neuro-Ophthalmolog and Adult Strabismus.

The post is suitable for applicants from ophthalmology or neurology training backgrounds.

Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth or equivalent and be registered with the General Medical Council.

The post is based at the Moorfields Eye Hospital St George's Site with days at both Moorfields City Road and Moorfields Croydon. The post provides exposure to adult Neuro-ophthalmology outpatient clinics. An example timetable is enclosed, but will be subject to change depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

To 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.
  • Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

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

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,333.59 a year plus £10,100 Recruitment Premium per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7826430

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Full detailed job description and person specification.

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Full detailed job description and person specification.

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent
  • CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
  • Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
  • Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

SKILLS & ABILITY

Essential

  • High degree of clinical skill in ophthalmology or neurology

Desirable

  • Audit & research
  • Teaching & presentation skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems

Desirable

  • Extensive experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems
Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • FRCOphth or MRCP or equivalent
  • CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
  • Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise').
  • Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

SKILLS & ABILITY

Essential

  • High degree of clinical skill in ophthalmology or neurology

Desirable

  • Audit & research
  • Teaching & presentation skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems

Desirable

  • Extensive experience in the management of patients with Neuro ophthalmology related pathology problems

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

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

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:

Assistant Divisional Manager

Daniel Saunders

daniel.saunders1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,333.59 a year plus £10,100 Recruitment Premium per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7826430

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD


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