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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology with interest in Paediatrics

The closing date is 23 June 2025

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Job summary

This is a one year appointment by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust(RFL). This post is available from August 2023 for a period of 12 months. Thesuccessful applicant will be exposed to a wide range of all types of ocular motilitydisorder and appropriate surgery. In addition, training will be provided in neuroophthalmology and adult cataract surgery.

Main duties of the job

There will be wide exposure to paediatric ophthalmology including the management ofretinopathy of prematurity and paediatric anterior segment disorders. There will also bethe opportunity to attend adult neuro ophthalmology clinics, Botulinum toxin clinics andto perform adult cataract surgery (depending on previous surgical) experience. Thetimetable will comprise of 8 direct clinical care sessions and 2 study / admin sessionsin a Monday to Friday working week. The post comes with an on-call commitment andwill attract an appropriate salary supplement.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6981868-A

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration

Desirable

  • FRC Ophthalmology

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • audit experience

Desirable

  • teaching experience

Experience

Essential

  • medical retina experience in UK

Desirable

  • virtual clinics review
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration

Desirable

  • FRC Ophthalmology

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • audit experience

Desirable

  • teaching experience

Experience

Essential

  • medical retina experience in UK

Desirable

  • virtual clinics review

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Assistant Operations Manager

Leana Cedeno

leanacedeno@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6981868-A

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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