Clinical Fellow in External, Urgent Care and Cataract | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,060.27 plus £10,100 Recruitment Premium per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | London, CR7 7YE |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8057915/273-DS-8057915 |
Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in External, Cataract and Urgent care. The post will be suitable for an experiences clinical fellow looking to expand their skills with an exciting and varied timetable both in Outpatient and surgical sessions.
The role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world renowned teaching hospital.
All clinical sessions will take place at Moorfields at Croydon 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/Corneal Surgeon to develop their skills alongside a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.
The post-holder will also be expected to
· Diagnose and manage patients under the care of the Consultant
· Manage urgent cases presenting at any time during the week
· Supervise junior medical staff (speciality trainees) where appropriate and participate in informal and formal teaching for allied health professionals
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.
The post holder will be expected to gain experience in general and emergency ophthalmology covering comprehensive training topics in conditions ranging from oculoplastics, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, cataract, uveitis and paediatrics. At the end of the fellowship the post-holder will be able to independently diagnose and manage the majority of emergency eye conditions.
Moorfields is an important research institution, and each individual will be expected to contribute to research, teaching, and training within the services. As a result, the Trust has a policy conveying intellectual property, which may apply to you.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Jun 2026