Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
- Qualifications
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
- Qualifications
FRCOphth or equivalent
- Teaching experience
Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- Teaching experience
ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience and Knowledge
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Experience and Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Experience and Knowledge
Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Experience and Knowledge
Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Research/Audit Experience
Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
- Research/Audit Experience
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research/Audit Experience
Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (On call requirement). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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