Job overview
This is a full time Consultant Medical Retina and Uveitis position.
(10 PA sessions per week).
You will be responsible for patients from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust which consists of Multiple sites. Whilst your base will be Broomfield Hospital you will run clinics and theatre lists serving patients from all of the Mid and South Essex areas. You will be expected to run both face-to-face and virtual clinics.
You will supervise juniors and fellows in clinic (face to face and virtual) and theatre. You will have the opportunity to develop the service and take part in research, liaising with Anglia Ruskin University. Teaching takes place every Thursday afternoon.
The post holder will work with the friendly and enthusiastic team to deliver general and sub specialty MR and uveitis services for Mid and South Essex patients.
You will be expected to set up and develop uveitis clinics and collaborate with other Medical specialities.
On Call commitment:
There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) 2% Consultant on call commitment associated with this post.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will, in conjunction with colleagues:
- Provide theatre cover
- Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
- Provide 1 in 8 on call cover
- Supervise trainee staff within the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- Own transport - NHS Salary Sacrifice Fleet car scheme is available
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Completion of FRCO phth or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the GMC
- Holder of Certificate of completion of Training (CTT) , or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Eligile for specialist registration within six months of interview
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This advert is for Consultant Ophthalmologist Medical Retina and Uveitis with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Broomfield. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent: on call requirement 1:8 (second on Call). The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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