Senior Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow in Glaucoma
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTOphthalmologyDirectorate SeniorClinical Fellow in Glaucoma
Nodal Point 4: £63,325 per annum excluding LZ
Full Time - 40 hours per week ( plus on-call frequency)Fixed Term - 12 months
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic glaucoma service within the eye department at Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in central London. This fellowship provides extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of Glaucoma. The post also involves a component working in eye emergency. The post has on call commitment.
About us
The glaucoma team see over 14,000 appointments a year providing a high quality service. The department is well equipped with modern equipment including OCT's, lasers and dedicated ophthalmic operating theatres.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.
Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 a year per annum excl. LZ, plus on-call
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED5307
Job locations
St Thomas' Hospital
London
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of ophthalmic services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients in the glaucoma clinics.
- Treatment of patients by the use of laser procedures.
- To cover eye emergency when required.
Training
All medical staff will be expected to participate & contribute to the training and support of doctors in training.
Clinical Governance
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their annual appraisal.
Appraisal
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake annual appraisal.
Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information
Equal Opportunities
Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.
Health and Safety
All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Infection Control
All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of ophthalmic services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients in the glaucoma clinics.
- Treatment of patients by the use of laser procedures.
- To cover eye emergency when required.
Training
All medical staff will be expected to participate & contribute to the training and support of doctors in training.
Clinical Governance
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their annual appraisal.
Appraisal
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake annual appraisal.
Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information
Equal Opportunities
Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.
Health and Safety
All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Infection Control
All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise.
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ophthalmology Sufficient clinical experience in the treatment of patients in Glaucoma at clinical fellow level.
- Experience of performing laser procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in treating patients in eye casualty.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Management:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
- Evidence of a commitment to perusing a subspecialist interest in glaucoma
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise.
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ophthalmology Sufficient clinical experience in the treatment of patients in Glaucoma at clinical fellow level.
- Experience of performing laser procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in treating patients in eye casualty.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Management:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
- Evidence of a commitment to perusing a subspecialist interest in glaucoma
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
London
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hospital
London
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Ian Rodrigues
02071887188
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 a year per annum excl. LZ, plus on-call
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED5307
Job locations
St Thomas' Hospital
London
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
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