Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea

Integrated Care System; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in cornea services. This role involves delivering general and sub-specialty care, participating in clinical leadership, and working collaboratively with an enthusiastic team. Candidates must hold a medical degree, relevant specialist registration, and extensive training in ophthalmology. Competitive compensation is offered between £105,504 to £139,882 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent by interview date.
• Evidence of training and experience in general ophthalmology and cornea.
• Skills in operating independently on corneal surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in corneal services at MSE.
• Conduct general and sub-specialty corneal services.
• Participate in clinical activities and administrative tasks.

Skills

General ophthalmology

Corneal surgery

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full and specialist registration with GMC

Higher academic qualification (MD, PhD)

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea

The closing date is 29 August 2025

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.

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

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

Experience

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

• 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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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