Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Joint Paediatric & Adult Vitreoretinal Fellow
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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.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
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Job Overview
Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) are pleased to offer a joint Vitreoretinal (VR) Fellowship for an experienced VR fellow who wishes to develop subspecialist expertise in paediatric vitreoretinal surgery and complex paediatric retinal disease, set within the context of a broad-based adult VR fellowship at one of the world's leading eye hospitals.
The post will be starting in May 2027.
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/ completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology. You need to evidence significant experience in VR surgery by the time of commencement of the role as you will be required to work independently as well as under supervision and be able to run theatre lists for the service.
Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participation in a 1 in 9 on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-Retinal emergency work.
- Undertaking clinic and elective surgery which may include outreach clinics or theatre as part of set timetable.
- Supervision of the work of junior medical staff in the VR Clinic and VR Emergency Clinic and active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
- There will be opportunities for undertaking clinical research.
- To perform lasers for the VR Service.
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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
Moorfields Eye Hospital (4 days/week)
- Independent and supervised management of adult VR patients across outpatient clinics, VR emergency clinic, and operating lists.
- Running of VR theatre lists, including complex and emergency vitreoretinal surgery, under appropriate consultant supervision.
- Participation in the Moorfields paediatric VR caseload alongside the adult service, including joint clinics and theatre sessions where paediatric VR cases arise.
- Contribution to the VR on-call rota.
- Participation in departmental teaching, audit, and research activity.
Great Ormond Street Hospital (1 day/week)
- Direct clinical involvement in the paediatric VR and ophthalmic genetics service, including outpatient clinics, ward referrals, and operating sessions as caseload and supervision allow.
- Exposure to GOSH’s national retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) surgical service, led by Mr Wong, the principal UK tertiary referral centre for ROP surgery.
- Exposure to the multidisciplinary management of inherited retinal dystrophies, paediatric retinal detachment, FEVR, and other complex paediatric vitreoretinal conditions.
- Involvement in GOSH's retinal gene therapy programme for inherited retinal disease, led by Mr Henderson, including clinical trial patient pathways, under consultant supervision.
- Attendance at relevant GOSH MDTs (e.g. genetics, ophthalmic genomics) as timetabled.
- Contribution to GOSH teaching, audit, and research activity relevant to paediatric VR and ophthalmic genetics.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- GMC Licence to Practice Registration
- Completed (or within 6 months of completing) higher specialist training in Ophthalmology, or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated adult vitreoretinal fellowship training, with independent management of VR theatre lists and VR emergency caseload
Desirable criteria
- Audit
- Research
- Exposure to paediatric or small-eye VR surgical techniques
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Skills/abilities
Essential criteria
- Good clinical judgement & a high degree of surgical skills
- Evidence of independent VR surgical competence appropriate to fellow level (logbook required)
Desirable criteria
- Use of database systems
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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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
- VR paeds & adults JD & PS (PDF, 336.6KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Miss Miriam Minihan
- Job title: Consultant Ophthalmologist and VR Service Director
- Email address: miriam.minihan1@nhs.net
- Additional information: Mr Robert Henderson
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