Job summary
A CCT Glaucoma Fellow is required, based at Kings College Hospital's Queen Mary's site, Denmark Hill site. The post would suit experienced trainees wishing to consolidate their glaucoma experience and gain further exposure in managing complex glaucoma and undertaking advanced surgical techniques, including Baerveldt and Paul aqueous shunts, glaucoma revision surgery, trabeculectomy, Preserflo Microshunt, and less invasive glaucoma surgery such as iStent implants, Omni canaloplasty/trabeculotomy, excimer laser trabeculostomy, cyclophotocoagulation, and other glaucoma laser procedures. One-to-one consultant surgical training and supervision will be provided, with two dedicated weekly glaucoma theatre sessions.

The appointee must be able to competently undertake cataract surgery independently, as they will be expected to perform cataract surgery in challenging cases and supervise junior trainees.

The tenure of the post is 1 year. Applicants must have MRCOphth or an equivalent qualification. It is expected that the appointee will undertake clinical audits and contribute to clinical research during their training. The appointee will also participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for the Denmark Hill site and will have a weekly session in the King's Rapid Access Unit (RAU) at Queen Mary's Hospital.

Main duties of the job
Regular clinical duties, based at Queen Mary's Hospital, include the management of out-patients and in-patients, including ward referrals.

The post-holders will be expected to contribute to and participate in the Department's ongoing clinical audit programme and to carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The post-holders will also have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with these posts.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details
Date posted: 25 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year per annum plus London allowance £2,162
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-DivisionC-8287151
Job locations: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Together with other colleagues, to provide a comprehensive service for patients. This includes all aspects of clinical care, treatment, and relevant management duties necessary for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
• Shared responsibility with colleagues for providing 24/7 cover for the Unit on a rota basis. This also includes covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Responsibility for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals, as agreed with the Care Group management team.
• Contribution to the Care Groups research interests, in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
• Contribution to audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality meetings, clinical governance programmes, and Learning from Deaths initiatives.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and in line with the operating plan for the service(s).
• Work collaboratively with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity within the specialty is maintained and job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
• Comply with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, and food hygiene.
• Prepare for and undertake any protective interventions for which you are responsible, in a manner consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registerable medical qualification
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
• Management course and / or qualification
• Teaching skills course / qualification

Training and Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Specialist training in Glaucoma Surgery
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Ophthalmic services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes (2)

Skills
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement

Desirable

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Ophthalmologist, Avinash Kulkarni, avinash.kulkarni@nhs.net

Supporting documents
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