Genetics fellow

This is a fellowship with clinical and research opportunities available for a period of 12 months, intended for ophthalmologists who have completed their training and who wish to learn more of the clinical, molecular and research aspects of modern genetics applied to retinal disease, including electrophysiological and imaging phenotyping. It would particularly suit someone wishing to spend part of their career managing inherited retinal disease. The fellowship will include 8 direct clinical care sessions, and extensive opportunities for additional clinical and research experience, including involvement in key ongoing research projects.,

• Participation of both adult and paediatric genetics clinics, this is face-to face and virtual sessions.
• Undertake Genetics Administrative role which includes referral scrutiny.
• Participation in regular clinical and research meetings
• Active participation in ongoing research projects
• Participation in departmental teaching activities
The Genetics Service at MEH is a partner within the North-East-West London Genetics Laboratory Hub, following the recent re-designation of genetic testing within NHS England. The clinical fellow would be expected to attend the meetings and present cases of relevant patients and families. There are regular monthly clinical meetings at GOSH that involve the genetics service at MEH, the clinical genetics and ophthalmology services at GOSH., These include:
• Clinical sessions in both adult and paediatric genetics clinics
• Undertake Genetics Administrative role
• Participation in regular clinical and research meetings
• Active participation in ongoing research projects
• Participation in departmental teaching activities
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 [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education. With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East. This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time. If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

The Service oversees the management of patients and families affected by a wide breadth of paediatric and adult inherited conditions. It is the largest in the country and probably in Europe. Clinics are run by five consultants with a special interest and expertise in genetic disorders:
• Professor Andrew Webster - adult inherited retinal disorders
• Professor Michel Michaelides - paediatric and adult inherited retinal disorders, medical retina
• Mr Omar Mahroo - adult inherited retinal disorders, medical retina (clinics also at St Thomas Hospital); Clinical Lead for Electrophysiology
• Ms Mariya Moosajee - ocular malformation, inherited glaucoma, paediatrics (clinics also at Great Ormond Street)
• Mr Patrick Yu-Wai-Man - inherited optic neuropathy (clinical practice jointly with Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge).
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 organisation And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.