Specialist Grade in Medical Retina

Overview

Specialist Grade Doctor for the Medical Retina Service at Moorfields Stratford. This role offers a full timetable with a total of ten sessions including face-to-face outpatient sessions, Laser and injections. Moorfields is a leading eye hospital focused on clinical care, research and education, with a long history and national reputation. The service focuses on NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, enabling surgeons to develop expertise across sub-specialties. The main hospital base is in London’s City Road with additional sites across the capital to provide treatment closer to patients’ homes.

Job responsibilities

The post holder has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the proper functioning of the service, with appropriate delegation to and training of staff. The post holder will manage day-to-day clinic operations and ensure in/out-patient services are covered during planned absences. Participation in shared care requires providing advice and support to clinicians in other services for patients who may have multiple ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to Hospital committees as required and to participate in audit meetings. Staff are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, meet annual training requirements, and satisfy the annual CPD requirements set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The specialist will teach postgraduate medical practitioners and all levels of staff as required in Hospital and Institute of Ophthalmology courses.

About us

Moorfields provides ophthalmic care across multiple sites and is a major postgraduate teaching centre and national centre for ophthalmic research in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. The organisation holds National Institute for Health Research status for translational research and is funded by national health authorities.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year Pro RataContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 273-DN-3614

Job locations

Moorfields at Stratford, 15-19 The Broadway, London, E15 4BQ

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for detailed responsibilities and duties.

Qualifications

EssentialCCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic trainingFRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualificationMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationDesirableHigher Degree (MD/PhD)

Training

EssentialWide experience in the glaucoma subspecialtyDesirableFurther qualification in glaucomaAccredited fellowship in glaucomaFurther qualifications/accredited training in management or leadership

Skills

EssentialReliable examination and interpretation skillsDesirableExcellent teaching and presentation skillsManagement skills and experience

Disclosures and sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Current UK professional registration is required.

Employer details

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustMoorfields at Stratford, 15-19 The Broadway, London, E15 ..... full job details .....