Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician working at ST3+ level to join the team and develop their clinical and surgical experience within a supportive environment. The post offers opportunities for further exposure to theatre lists and surgical training, tailored to the successful candidate's experience, aptitude and development needs.

The post holder will be expected to contribute actively to postgraduate teaching and education, with opportunities to support the development of medical, nursing and orthoptic colleagues. There may also be opportunities to participate in clinical research alongside supervising consultant colleagues.

A strong commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuous improvement is essential. The post holder will participate in the established clinical audit programme, outcome review and service improvement activities, as well as supporting incident reporting, risk management and the achievement of national and local performance targets.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development within a team committed to high-quality patient care, education, research and continuous service improvement

Main duties of the job
Main Duties

• Provide clinical duties at ST3+ level, with opportunities for further surgical theatre training depending on experience and aptitude.
• Participate in postgraduate teaching and contribute to the education of medical, nursing and orthoptic colleagues as appropriate.
• Support and, where appropriate, participate in clinical research under the supervision of consultant colleagues.
• Participate actively in the Trust's clinical audit programme, including outcome review and service improvement.
• Contribute to clinical governance, including incident reporting, risk management, performance targets and compliance with Trust policies.
• Participate in appraisal and professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient safety and quality of care.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted
24 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 a year
Per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8233060
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Regitration
• MRCOphth or Equivalent
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• A minimum of 36 months experience at SHO level and/or ST3+ or equivalent with broad experience in general ophthalmology
• Can undertake routine phacoemulsification unsupervised (audit of last 100 cataract cases to be submitted)

Desirable

• Experience in Corneal Surgery
• Training and education of junior resident doctors and undergraduate/postgraduate students

Shared Commitments
Essential

• Ability to meet trust shared commitments

Personal qualities and attributes
Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Skills
Essential

• Participation in clinical audit
• Organisational skills
• Communication skill

Desirable

• Research and publication record
• Leadership 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).

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).