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Job summary

Main area
Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology
Grade
Clinical Fellow
Contract
9 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
273-DC-0231
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorfields City Road
Town
London
Salary
£49,333.59 Per annum + £4,040 Supplement
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow

Clinical Fellow

 

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we’re just getting started.

Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

Applications are invited for this Fellowship post specialising in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology.  This a fixed term post available for 9 months with a prospective start date of 3rd November 2025.

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

The post is based at the Moorfields’ City Road site but requires travel to Moorfields Satellite sites at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospital on a rotational basis. The post provides exposure to adult Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology outpatient clinics, Theatre operating lists, Toxin outpatient clinics and children’s A+E. Example timetables are enclosed, but these will be subject to change depending on service requirements.

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

The post covers adult Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology outpatient clinics, Theatre operating lists, Toxin outpatient clinics and children’s A+E.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.  We also offer:

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide range of all types of ocular motility disorder and appropriate surgery. There will be wide exposure to paediatric ophthalmology including the management and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, paediatric cataract, paediatric neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric retinal and genetic diseases. 

There is extensive experience of adult motility including the use of botulinum toxin. 

Some clinical sessions will take place at the Moorfields Satellite sites based outside City Road. The timetable is comprised of 8 direct clinical care sessions and 2 study / admin sessions across a Monday to Friday working week.

Full detailed job description and person specification is included.

Person specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Experience of paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus or neuro-ophthalmology
Desirable criteria
  • Completed Higher Specialist Training in ophthalmology

SKILLS & ABILITY

Essential criteria
  • High degree of clinical skill in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Desirable criteria
  • Audit & research
  • Teaching & presentation skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.
Desirable criteria
  • Extensive experience in the management of patients with paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus related pathology problems

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential criteria
  • Good team building skills
  • Ability to lead & coordinate clinical teams
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lucy Barker
Job title
Paediatric Consultant Ophthalmologist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

For Paediatric enquiries please contact Lucy Barker via [email protected]

For Strabismus enquiries please contact Naz Raoof  via [email protected] 

 

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