Senior Clinical Fellow - Corneal

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is offering an exciting Corneal Fellowship opportunity for a fixed term of 12 months. The role includes eight clinical sessions per week, with a focus on cornea and cataract clinics, alongside opportunities for audit and teaching. Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a relevant ophthalmic qualification. This position provides excellent exposure for future career progression in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice.
• FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary.
• Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent.
• Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery with at least 250 surgeries completed.
• Ability to operate independently without supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cornea and cataract clinics and theatre lists, across multiple sites.
• Engage in audit and research activities as part of the weekly timetable.
• Attend departmental teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons.
• Develop corneal surgery skills through theatre sessions.

Skills

Corneal surgery skills

Audit and research involvement

Independent operation

Education

FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification

Registered with the General Medical Council

Job description

Overview

An exciting Corneal Fellowship opportunity at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is available for a fixed term of 12 months. The post comprises eight clinical sessions each week, including one to two theatre sessions, an audit/research session, and dedicated teaching time. Work is undertaken across multiple sites as outlined in the sample timetable within the job description.

The role includes opportunities to attend departmental teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons and to develop corneal surgery skills through surgical sessions alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cornea and cataract clinics and theatre lists, across multiple sites.
• Engage in audit and research activities as part of the weekly timetable.
• Attend departmental teaching sessions (Thursday afternoons).
• Develop corneal surgery skills through theatre sessions and independent operation under supervision where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice.
• FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary.
• Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and approaching/completing higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.
• Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery with at least 250 surgeries completed, with audit evidence of results.
• Ability to operate independently without supervision is desirable.

Additional Information

• This opportunity will provide exposure to presenting widely and offer an excellent level of management experience for future career progression.
• Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve health and well-being of patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop and innovate.
• We aim to recruit and retain specialist staff across the Trust, creating opportunities for employment and career development.