Senior Clinical Fellow - Corneal

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow specializing in corneal surgery for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will manage patients, assist in theatre sessions, and engage in departmental teaching, significantly enhancing their clinical skills. Applicants must be GMC-registered and possess relevant surgical qualifications, with a competitive salary ranging from £44,170 to £67,610 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and holds a license to practice.
• Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery with 250 surgeries logged.
• Ability to operate independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cornea and cataract clinics and theatre lists.
• Attend departmental teaching sessions weekly.
• Develop corneal surgery skills alongside a consultant.

Skills

Corneal experience

Cataract surgery

Patient management

Surgical management

Research experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCOphth or equivalent

Successful completion of FRCOphth

Full Registration with the GMC

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow - Corneal

The closing date is 15 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a Corneal Fellowship for a fixed term of 12 months.

The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.

Candidates are expected to have experience in phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery having completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results. The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to operate independently without supervision.

This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide and excellent level of management experience for future career progression.

***Please note this post is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract from August 2026 to August 2027***

We look forward to your application and welcome informal conversations.

Main duties of the job

The post comprises eight clinical sessions each week, including one to two theatre sessions, an audit/research session, and dedicated teaching time. Clinical duties include participating in cornea and cataract clinics as well as theatre lists, with work undertaken across multiple sites as outlined in the sample timetable within the job description.

The role provides opportunities to attend departmental teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons. Surgical sessions are incorporated to support the development of corneal surgery skills, enabling the post-holder to train alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.

About us

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.

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

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
• Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable Independence in cataract surgery
• Research Experience

Training and knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes.
• Surgical management of Corneal surgery
• NHS Experience
• Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology

Clinical skills

• Cornea experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
• Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in 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

£44,170 to £67,610 a yearPer Annum pro rata