Corneal Clinical Fellow

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Moorfields Eye Hospital for a Corneal Fellowship for a fixed term of 12 months. 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. Candidates are expected to have experience in phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery having completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results. The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to operate independently without supervision. This role will give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in a world-renowned teaching hospital, with access to the teaching and resources of Moorfields City Road and other Divisions based on the timetable. This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide and excellent level of management experience for future career progression.,

• 8 clinical sessions, of those 1 or 2 theatre session and 2 admin/study sessions. The clinical sessions will include Cornea/cataract clinics and theatres. (A sample timetable can be found on the JD)
• Clinical sessions will be cross site 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 sessions to allow a Corneal surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
  
  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., £47,436.14 a year inclusive of HCAS plus £10,100 on call supplement per annum