Fellowship in Ocular Oncology

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Fellowship in Ocular Oncology

£44751

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9345c03b6cec47e38fccfe14f836dde7

Full Job Description

  • Consulting with both new and follow-up patients in a clinical setting, under the supervision of a senior doctor

  • Consulting with both new and follow-up patients in a virtual setting

  • Participate in regular operating lists alongside the lead surgeon and become fully trained in specific ocular oncology surgery

  • Attend and participate in the weekly MDT by presenting cases and contributing to educational discussion

  • Lead on ward work, ensuring investigations are ordered, performed and reviewed prior to surgery and to enable prompt discharge of patients after surgery

  • Participating in Ocular Oncology and Naevus clinic audits

    The department is looking to appoint three full time Clinical Fellows to work at Moorfields Eye Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital. Rotation through the retinoblastoma service at the Royal London Hospital is included for training in paediatric eye cancers. The first post will commence in October 2024 for 12 months.This job provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in this sub-specialty and exposure to the multi-disciplinary team.


  • The successful candidates will be involved in the day to day running of the Ocular Oncology outpatient clinic, seeing both new and follow-up patients. They will be involved in the weekly MDT and receive training in specific ocular oncology surgery including plaque brachytherapy, enucleation and various biopsy techniques for intraocular and ocular surface tumours.

    The successful candidates must be GMC registered with a license to practice.

    The Ocular Oncology service at Moorfields Eye Hospital is well established and recognised internationally as a centre of excellence. It is a nationally commissioned tertiary referral centre which accepts eye cancer referrals from all over the country. The service has a long standing reputation for training Ocular Oncologists from around the world who then establish a service in their own countries., The History of Ocular Oncology in London

    The first ocular oncologist was Robert Foster-Moore appointed to St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1926. Mr Foster-Moore introduced radioactive plaque treatment for choroidal malignant melanoma. Hyla Stallard, Michael Bedford and John Hungerford have successively made major contributions to treatment and survival of patients with uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma and ocular surface neoplasia. In 1997 London, along with Liverpool and Sheffield, was designated as a Centre of Excellence in England by the National Commissioning Group (now known as NHS England).

    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 organisation


  • And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.