Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated GMC registered Ophthalmologist to join their team in Leigh on Sea. You will participate in acute emergency clinics, manage theatre sessions, and engage in innovative projects. This role offers a chance to rotate across the trust, ensuring a collaborative work environment and flexibility. Ideal for those looking to enhance their career in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• GMC registered Ophthalmologist.
• Passed both the Part 1 FRCOphth and the Refraction examination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acute ophthalmology clinics and ward referrals.
• Manage emergency and acute ophthalmology cases.
• Perform theatre sessions and procedures.
• Engage in teaching and supporting professional activities.

Job description

We are looking for motivated, experienced, and dynamic individuals to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eye‑care 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.

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 at preferred sub speciality 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 this role

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.

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.