Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea

Job overview

Mid and South Essex NHS  Foundation Trust is looking to grow its talented team of Consultant Ophthalmologists to drive our ambitious future plans forward.

We invite applications for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea services to provide consultant level leadership, who will enjoy working collaboratively in our ambitious but friendly team.

The post is designed to provide both general and sub specialist cornea services for patients at MSE.

If successful, you will complement the existing corneal team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the corneal firm.  You will also be expected to provide  general ophthalmic clinics and cataract surgeries.

There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) Consultant on call commitment associated with his post.

Main duties of the job

You will work with our friendly enthusiastic corneal team to deliver general and sub specialty corneal services for Mid and South Essex Population.

You will be based at our Broomfield site, but there will also be a requirement to work at our outreach sites and other main locations.   This is an MSE  wide position  so flexible working and travel between sites will be necessary.   The job plan  (for a full time contract) will consist of the following provisional timetable)

Direct Clinical Care 8.5 PA s on average a week that includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work.

Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week.  (Includes CPD & Audit)

Further 0.50 would be available of Education/Clinical supervisor etc.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application.