Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced ophthalmologist to join the team as a Specialty Doctor on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will handle acute ophthalmology clinics, theatre sessions, laser/injection procedures, and contribute to teaching and research while pursuing CESR eligibility.

The successful candidate will be GMC-registered with FRCOphth or equivalent, possess MBBS, and complete at least four years of postgraduate training.

Qualifications

• Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty.
• FRCOphth or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Acute ophthalmology clinics in the eye emergency department (EED) and ward referrals including visiting other hospitals.
• Emergency and Acute Ophthalmology.
• Theatre sessions.
• Procedures / laser / injections/ minor operations.
• Speciality Clinics.
• Virtual Clinics.
• Clinical Administration.
• Non DCC.
• Supporting Professional Activities to include teaching.

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCOphth or equivalent

4 years post-graduate training

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Specialty Doctor Contract Fixed term: 12 months (On call requirement) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 390-MS-SUR-BR-8460

Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dynamic individual to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our patients.

So, if you are a GMC registered Ophthalmologist who has passed both the Part 1 FRCOphth and the Refraction examination, and you are looking for a team that will support you while completing your specialist training through the ‘Certificate confirming Eligibility for Specialist Registration’ (CESR).

If successful, you will be based across the MSE and will have the opportunity to rotate across the wider Trust and gain further experience by working collaboratively with colleagues across our friendly multidisciplinary team with the aim to expand the service further with innovative leadership, ideas, audit, and research projects.

Main duties of the job

Acute ophthalmology clinics in the eye emergency department (EED) and ward referrals including visiting other hospitals.

Emergency and Acute Ophthalmology

Theatre sessions

Procedures / laser / injections/ minor operations

Speciality Clinics

Virtiual Clinics

Clinical Administration

Non DCC

Supporting Professional Activities to include teaching

Please note the service does require a good degree of flexibility from the post holder.

It is expected that there will be patient directed activities during the week which may include face to face Clinics, Virtual Clinics, Theatre, Lasers, and emergency department.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Experience and Knowledge

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent if part time) at least 2 of which shall be in a specialty training programme in the specialty
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Teaching experience

• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
• ability to teach clinical skills

Research/Audit Experience

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Varij Mathur Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist - Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01245 362000 Additional information
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