Senior Clinical Fellow - Corneal

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is offering a Corneal Fellowship in Southend-on-Sea for a fixed term of 12 months. This opportunity requires candidates to possess specific ophthalmic qualifications, including FRCOphth/MRCOphth. The role involves active participation in clinics and surgical sessions, with responsibilities that support both independent work and teaching opportunities. The position is designed for those looking to enhance their skills in corneal surgery while contributing to a dynamic medical team.

Benefits

Opportunities for management experience

Vibrant workplace for development

Opportunities to present widely

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice.
• Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• Applicants should be Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to or completed higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.
• Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery; completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cornea and cataract clinics and theatre lists across multiple sites.
• Provide eight clinical sessions each week, including one to two theatre sessions, an audit/research session, and dedicated teaching time.
• Attend departmental teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons.
• Support development of corneal surgery skills with a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
• Contribute to departmental teaching sessions and support local and specialist services.

Skills

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery

Independent operation

Clinical session management

Teaching skills

Education

FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent

Registered with General Medical Council

Job description

Overview

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

Contract Details

12 month fixed term contract from August 2026 to August 2027.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice.
• Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• Applicants should be Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to or completed higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.
• Experience in phacoemulsification cataract surgery; completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cornea and cataract clinics and theatre lists across multiple sites.
• Provide eight clinical sessions each week, including one to two theatre sessions, an audit/research session, and dedicated teaching time.
• Attend departmental teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons.
• Support development of corneal surgery skills, training alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
• Contribute to departmental teaching sessions and support local and specialist services.

Benefits and Development

Provides excellent opportunities to present widely, management experience for future career progression, and a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Application

We look forward to your application, welcome informal conversations, and encourage you to apply before the advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026.