Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England seeks a motivated Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology. The position offers opportunities to rotate across departments, engage in innovative leadership, and contribute to high-quality eyecare. Candidates must have GMC registration and experience in acute ophthalmology. A supportive team environment with flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Eligible or have Full GMC Registration.
• 4 years of postgraduate training in the specialty.
• Demonstrates thorough training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acute ophthalmology clinics and manage emergencies.
• Carry out theatre sessions and minor operations.
• Participate in clinical administration and teaching.

Skills

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion

Good knowledge of NHS structures

Teaching experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

4 years postgraduate training

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology

The closing date is 28 November 2025

We are looking for motivated, experienced, and dynamic individuals 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 at Southend but 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.

Please note this post may shut early due to number of applications.

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 at preferred sub specialty level
• 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.

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, please see Job Description attached.

A formal job plan will be agreed with the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee.

This will then be reviewed annually, following an Appraisal Meeting. It is expected that the job planning process will be approached with professionalism, honesty and transparency.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience & 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

Teaching experience

• knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff

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.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)