Job summary

Adnexal Fellow

Applications are invited for the above Fellowship post for specialist training in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital disease.

We are recruiting for 3 roles starting January 2026 and 2 roles starting July 2026for a fixed term of 12 months.

There may be a potential to extend this.

Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/completed their Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology. Applicants should have some experience in Adnexal surgery at the time of commencing the role.

The successful candidates will be required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is essential.

All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.

Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.

Main duties of the job

The fellowship is aimed primarily at those candidates who wish to further their specialist Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital clinical experience. Previous fellowship level training in the subspecialty is required. For those candidates who do not have previous Oculoplastic training, we occasionally offer service fellow posts aimed at a more junior candidate level. Please see the job advert for more details on whether these posts are also being offered.

The successful applicants will be expected to participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients with all types of adnexal and oculoplastic conditions and to undertake surgery on such cases both under supervision and independently.

The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with the consultants in the service, to undertake a regular commitment to Primary Care Services, to generate research and publications, to be extensively involved in teaching medical and paramedical staff and to provide, as required, non-resident emergency Adnexal care.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include:

Diagnosis and management of patients under the care of the Consultant. Supervised and unsupervised lists as appropriate. Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week. Supervision of junior medical staff in the Service and participation in informal and formal teaching. On-call for adnexal emergencies (1 in 6). Regular duties may include Saturday working as part of the timetable with compensatory time off during the week.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCOphth or FRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice or be eligible to apply

Desirable

Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in adnexal surgery Completed or be near to completing Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology

Desirable

Research Audit Publication experience in ophthalmic plastic surgery

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills Good organisational skills

Desirable

Use of database systems

Knowledge

Essential

Broad knowledge of ophthalmology Completed or be near to completing Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology