Consultant Ophthalmologist in Vitreo-retinal

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Consultant Ophthalmologist in Vitreo-retinal

The closing date is 11 January 2026

THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Vitreo-retinal surgery.

The post is predominantly outpatient based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. The successful candidate will be expected to cover surgical operating lists as the lead surgeon.

You will be responsible for the care and management of patients seen in your allocated VR/ VRE clinics and operating sessions. You will be required to participate in the VRE on call rota alongside the other consultants.

The successful applicant will have completed FRCOphth / MRCOphth and must be registered with the GMC. Applicants need to evidence demonstrable training and experience in all aspects of Vitreo-retinal work.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the care of Vitreo-retinal patients across admitted and non admitted pathways.
• Participation in on call rota covering all aspects of Vitreo-retinal emergency work when needed.
• Management of elective theatre lists and outpatient clinics including face-to-face, telephone and virtual reviews.
• Supervision of junior medical staff in the VR/VRE clinics and theatre lists.
• Active participation in both formal and informal clinic teaching.
• Clinical research participation where relevant

About us

Moorfields is world renowned eye hospital with an excellent international reputation. We have provided excellence in eye care for more than 200 years and we continue to be at the forefront of new breakthroughs and developments.

The VR service treats conditions at the back of the eye which often require surgical intervention. A large part of the service are the VR emergencies (VRE) seen in dedicated emergency clinics and operated on emergency theatre lists.

The Vitreo-retinal Service is currently under the direction of Professor Lyndon da Cruz and consists of 9 consultants. It is further supported by two North Thames Specialist Registrars (Fellows) sub-specialising in Vitreo-retinal, six Vitreo-retinal Fellows and five Specialist Registrars. In addition we have a Nurse consultant who plays an increasing role in the management of all Vitreo-retinal patients.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for detailed duties and main responsibilities. Proposed job plan can also be found at the end of the attached Job Description.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date).
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'License to Practise').
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register or be within 6 months of entry.
• Higher Degree (e.g., MD or PhD).

Experience

• Experience of teaching at postgraduate levels.
• Extensive experience in the management of all of patients with conditions requiring vitreoretinal clinical/surgical knowledge.
• Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a research group
• Evidence of promoting excellence in areas of research
• Extensive experience of working in a clinical and/or biomedical academic environment
• Understanding of the key NIHR funding streams for research
• Experience of public & patient engagement.
• Clinical leadership and management experience in developing and delivering new services.
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QIPP projects & service improvement projects.

Knowledge

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship Training in vitreoretinal surgery
• Extensive knowledge of please vitreoretinal conditions
• Relevant research methods training
• Awareness of current issues affecting the NHS & UK Higher Education & the possible associated implications for Moorfields/UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
• Should have received training in clinical supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC.
• Attended clinical leadership training.

Skills/abilities

• High degree of clinical & surgical skills vitreoretinal surgery.
• Track record of developing and submitting applications for research funding.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific & clinical journals.
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams.
• Surgical experience.
• Results by effectively managing relationships with sponsors/funding bodies/collaborators/other university/hospital research groups.
• Ability to attract research funding.
• Committed to job.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Good Team Building Skills
• Commitment to high quality research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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