Senior Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology Paediatric and Strabismus ST3

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is offering a unique opportunity for a Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow. This role involves supervising and performing cataract surgeries, managing acute paediatric cases, and coordinating both inpatient and outpatient treatments. The ideal candidate must be fully trained in General Ophthalmology and hold a relevant postgraduate qualification. The position also offers involvement in academic activities with access to a full programme at the Postgraduate Medical Centre.

Qualifications

• Fully trained in General Ophthalmology.
• Experience in cataract and strabismus surgeries.
• Ability to manage routine and complex ocular motility problems.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for junior medical staff in the department.
• Perform and supervise cataract surgeries.
• Coordinate and undertake acute paediatric and strabismus service.
• Participate in all paediatric and strabismus clinics and theatre sessions.

Skills

General Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic qualification (FRCOphth or equivalent)

Cataract surgery

Microscope assisted small incision strabismus surgery

Management of ocular motility problems

Education

Postgraduate Ophthalmic qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.


Our Ophthalmology Department at Mid & South Essex Hospital Group (MSE) has a fantastic opportunity for a Paediatric and Strabismus Clinical Fellow to join it's specialised friendly team.

You would be required to commence as soon as possible, should be fully trained in General Ophthalmology and have a postgraduate Ophthalmic qualification (FRCOphth or equivalent) for this 1-year Fixed Term post.

Our existing Ophthalmology services, led by 19 Consultants, provide a comprehensive range of services including Glaucoma, Cornea, VR, MR, Paediatrics and Oculoplastics supported by a range of specialist trainees, specialty doctors, fellows and allied health professionals.

With our links to Anglia Ruskin University we are able to provide you and our medical workforce with unique opportunities to participate in medical faculty academic activities in a rapidly developing academic environment and with the Trusts excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which offers a full programme of events and access to our Medical Library.

Your role will be to act as point of contact for Paediatric, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology support to junior medical staff within the department, to perform and supervise cataract surgery, to coordinate and undertake acute paediatric and strabismus service, under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologist and coordinate all administration related to Paediatric and Strabismus outpatient and inpatient treatment.

You will participate in all paediatric and strabismus clinics and theatre sessions and following the completion of the fellowship, you should be confident in performing microscope assisted small incision strabismus surgery independently and also be confident in managing routine and complex ocular motility problems.

Active research is strongly encouraged and you will be given opportunities to publish in peer review journals and to present in national and international meetings

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.

Are you fully trained in General Ophthalmology and looking for your next role, then we want to hear from you?

For further details of this great opportunity please see the Job Description attached.


This advert closes on Monday 7 Jul 2025