Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with a focus on cornea services. The successful candidate will lead in providing comprehensive eye care, including direct clinical care and involvement in administrative functions. This role requires collaboration within a dedicated team and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the GMC.
• Holder of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
• Evidence of thorough training in general ophthalmology and corneal diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide both general and sub-specialist corneal services.
• Directly care for patients and perform cataract surgeries.
• Work collaboratively within a corneal team across locations.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Corneal surgery

Patient care

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full and specialist registration with GMC

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is looking to grow its talented team of Consultant Ophthalmologists to drive our ambitious future plans forward.

We invite applications for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea services to provide consultant level leadership, who will enjoy working collaboratively in our ambitious but friendly team.

The post is designed to provide both general and sub specialist cornea services for patients at MSE.

If successful, you will complement the existing corneal team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the corneal firm. You will also be expected to provide general ophthalmic clinics and cataract surgeries.

There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) Consultant on call commitment associated with his post.

Main duties of the job

You will work with our friendly enthusiastic corneal team to deliver general and sub specialty corneal services for Mid and South Essex Population.

You will be based at our Broomfield site, but there will also be a requirement to work at our outreach sites and other main locations. This is an MSE wide position so flexible working and travel between sites will be necessary. The job plan (for a full time contract) will consist of the following provisional timetable)

Direct Clinical Care 8.5 PA s on average a week that includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work.

Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week. (Includes CPD & Audit)

Further 0.50 would be available of Education/Clinical supervisor etc.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-OPT-BR-8199-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-speciality experience in cornea and external eye diseases.

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Skills in general ophthalmology and cornea. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of corneal surgery

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-speciality experience in cornea and external eye diseases.

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Skills in general ophthalmology and cornea. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of corneal surgery

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).

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.

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)