Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- ST3+ level
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-MED0690WXH-B
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whipps Cross Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £50,175 - £67,610 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Medical Retina Fellow
ST3+ level
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust
Medical Retina Fellow
12 month Fixed Term
Whipps Cross Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of UK’s top teaching hospitals, in the rapidly growing Northeast of London where through a programme of investment, one of Britain’s biggest Trust aims to improve services and most of the needs of our local population.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty.
This position offers comprehensive clinical experience in contemporary techniques in Medical Retina. The fellowship includes surgical exposure, with a cataract list, providing the opportunity to gain further experience in the area.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the audit and clinical governance activity of the department and contribute to research projects. There is support for continuing professional education and development under the supervision of their clinical supervisor.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmologist to take up the position of Medical Retina Fellow, providing support across Medical Retina (MR), Injection service and Eye casualty.
This position offers comprehensive clinical experience in contemporary techniques in Medical Retina. The fellowship includes surgical exposure, with a cataract list, providing the opportunity to gain further experience in the area.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the audit and clinical governance activity of the department and contribute to research projects. There is support for continuing professional education and development under the supervision of their clinical supervisor.
Please note that the job plan outlined in the job description is subject to change
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration with license to practise
- • Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology training
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (PhD or MD)
- Medical Retina Fellowship
Experience
Essential criteria
- Competent in intravitreal injections
- Competent in assessing retinal disease and using OCT scans/ fluorescein angiograms
- Competent in managing general ophthalmic and acute ophthalmic conditions
- • Competent in retinal lasers
Desirable criteria
- • Previous clinical trials experience
- Competent in management of ocular trauma(surgical)
- Competent cataract surgeon
Professional Skills
Essential criteria
- Clinical Leadership
- Working in multidisciplinary teams
- Clinical governance including audit.
- • Teaching skills
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Team Player
- Flexible, Patient focused
- • good communication
Desirable criteria
- Recent 360-degree multi-source feedback
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ms Temilade Adewoyin
- Job title
- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
In regards to any further information about this post, please contact Ms Temilade Adewoyin
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