Overview
Glaucoma Fellow Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Title: Glaucoma Fellow
Company: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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.
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.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
The Glaucoma Service welcomes a Fellow from outside the North Thames Ophthalmology Training Scheme who wishes to improve their knowledge and skills in the clinical and surgical management of Glaucoma. Applicants should still be in an Ophthalmology training post or have recently completed their higher specialist training programme in Ophthalmology. Completion of a formal Ophthalmology Training Programme is preferable (post-CCT or equivalent). The post holder will be expected to contribute to glaucoma research and is expected to hold, or be close to completing a higher degree in the field.
There is multiple surgical glaucoma positions starting in February 2027 and two further surgical glaucoma position starting in April 2027. Please highlight which start dates you are applying for.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellows rotate six-monthly allowing Fellows to work with a number of the consultants during their fellowship. All rotations will involve placements in at least one of Moorfields’ outreach sites, including surgical sessions. Some rotations over the two years will incorporate Saturday clinics and evening clinics (at any site) as part of the regular timetable. Fellows rostered to Saturday sessions at City Road must also be available to review emergency cases from eye casualty during clinic hours.
Part of our expanding service, we have diagnostic hub sites all over the network and so you will have an asynchronous review session as part of your timetable.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Fellows will attend general and specialist Glaucoma Clinics at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road and at outreach sites. Two operating sessions are allocated. Mandatory weekly teaching sessions are held for all members of the Glaucoma Service on Wednesday mornings in the Clinical Tutorial Centre at Moorfields City Road.
Specialist interest clinics in Glaucoma include Uveitic Glaucoma, Paediatric Glaucoma, Angle Closure Glaucoma and Normal Tension Glaucoma. The department has an interest in Epidemiology, Genetics and translational basic science research.
There will be opportunities for projects such as research, management or service improvement/transformation during the course of the fellowship and one protected weekly session will be set-aside for this purpose; however the duties of the posts are predominantly clinical.
Teaching
The post will have a teaching role, contributing to the current service teaching programme of the Glaucoma Service and the on-going assessment and teaching of the clinical and surgical skills of the ST’s and Fellows in training.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCOphth or MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practise)
Desirable criteria
- PhD/MD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Should have completed higher surgical training in ophthalmology or be close to doing so
Desirable criteria
- Teaching
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience in Glaucoma Management
- Experience of Audit
- Demonstrated commitment to specialise in glaucoma
Desirable criteria
- Research experience in glaucoma
- Management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of surgical experience in Cataract Surgery (surgical independence)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to make good medical notes
Desirable criteria
- Surgical competence in Glaucoma
- Use of database systems
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise own learning and time
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].
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Glaucoma Surgical fellow JD-PS (PDF, 424.6KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Emma Jones Job title Deputy Service Director Email address [email protected]
