Job overview
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Cornea and Oculoplastics for a twelve month post commencing August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmologist to broaden their training in these fields.
As well as working with the consultant team in clinic, this fellowship is surgically intensive with at least two theatre lists. The candidate should have good knowledge of general ophthalmology and the management of acute ophthalmic conditions; with a high level of competence in cataract surgery and emergency eye service being desirable. As a department we are keen to develop our clinicians, encouraging their own professional development and goals.
Main duties of the job
The clinical fellow will help support the busy cornea and oculoplastics services; working with the clinical lead to ensure patients referred to the services receive excellent care and treatment. The successful candidate will obtain training in the assessment, diagnosis and management of these patients as well the Acute Eye Service.
The successful candidate is expected to participate in all the other on-going activities of the department including audit, research projects and to attend departmental meetings and teaching sessions.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for showing an interest in working with us at Epsom and St Helier – a family of more than 7,000 colleagues.
We are truly an integrated health and care Trust. In simple terms, that means that as well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom in Surrey and St Helier nearby in south west London) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing local people from becoming unwell, and when they do, that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support.
We also work as part of the St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital and Health Group, with a shared leadership and increasing collaboration to develop stronger clinical and corporate services between two major providers serving Surrey and South West London. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details about this opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC and a licence to practice
2. Interest in pursuing a career in cornea or oculoplastics
Desirable criteria
3. MRCOphth /FEBO or equivalent
4. Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. FRCOphth /FRCS or equivalent.
5. Independent cataract surgeon
6. Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
7. High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
8. Minimum of 2 years post – registration experience
9. At least 4 years ophthalmic experience
Desirable criteria
10. Experience in managing acute eye conditions
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
11. Personal time management skills
12. Clinical Governance
13. Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists
Desirable criteria
14. Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainee
16. Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable criteria
17. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/ post graduates
18. Experience of supervising junior doctors
19. Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
20. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential criteria
21. Ability to contribute to change management
22. Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
23. Ability to critically review research
Desirable criteria
24. Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential criteria
25. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.