Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (On call requirement)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
390-MR-OPHT-8708-C
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£59,175 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Specialty Doctor

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dynamic individual to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our patients.

So, if you are a GMC registered Ophthalmologist who has passed both the Part 1 FRCOphth and the Refraction examination, and you are looking for a team that will support you while completing your specialist training through the ‘Certificate confirming Eligibility for Specialist Registration’ (CESR).

If successful, you will be based across the MSE and will have the opportunity to rotate across the wider Trust and gain further experience by working collaboratively with colleagues across our friendly multidisciplinary team with the aim to expand the service further with innovative leadership, ideas, audit, and research projects.

Main duties of the job

Acute ophthalmology clinics in the eye emergency department (EED) and ward referrals including visiting other hospitals.

Emergency and Acute Ophthalmology

Theatre sessions

 Procedures / laser / injections/ minor operations

Speciality Clinics

Virtiual Clinics 

Clinical Administration

Non DCC

Supporting Professional Activities to include teaching

Please note the service does require a good degree of flexibility from the post holder.

It is expected that there will be patient directed activities during the week which may include face to face Clinics, Virtual Clinics, Theatre, Lasers, and emergency department.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details of the post 

Full details together with the person specification are within this document.

We look forward to your application.

 

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
  • FRCOphth or equivalent

Teaching experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
  • ability to teach clinical skills

Research/Audit Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable criteria
  • Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Varij Mathur
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist - Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 362000
Additional information

Carly Moth 

Service Manger 

[email protected]

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies