Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a Corneal Fellowship for a fixed term of 12 months.
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.
Candidates are expected to have experience in phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery having completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results. The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to operate independently without supervision.
This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide an excellent level of management experience for future career progression.
Please note this fellowship will commence in August 2025.
We look forward to your application and welcome informal conversations.
Main duties of the job
8 clinical sessions, including 1 or 2 theatre sessions, along with audit/research and teaching sessions. The clinical sessions will include Cornea/cataract clinics and theatres. Clinical sessions will be cross site with opportunities to attend teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons. This post includes surgical sessions to allow a Corneal surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon. Working for our organisation
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
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.
Patients will experience
improved
care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- To act as point of contact for corneal support to junior medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment. - To coordinate and undertake acute corneal service, under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologist. - To coordinate all administration related to corneal transplant tissue. - To participate in all corneal clinics and theatre sessions.
Organisational
- Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients. - SPAs to be undertaken on-site.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCOphth or equivalent. Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent. Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice. Desirable criteria Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable. Independence in cataract surgery. Research Experience. Training and knowledge
Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes. Surgical management of Corneal surgery. Desirable criteria Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology. Clinical skills
Essential criteria Cornea experience and skills similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT. Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in corneal surgery. Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a Corneal Fellowship for a fixed term of 12 months.
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.
Candidates are expected to have experience in phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery having completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results. The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to operate independently without supervision.
This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide an excellent level of management experience for future career progression.
Please note this fellowship will commence in August 2025.
We look forward to your application and welcome informal conversations.
Main duties of the job
8 clinical sessions, including 1 or 2 theatre sessions, along with audit/research and teaching sessions. The clinical sessions will include Cornea/cataract clinics and theatres. Clinical sessions will be cross site with opportunities to attend teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons. This post includes surgical sessions to allow a Corneal surgeon to develop their skills alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon. Working for our organisation
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
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.
Patients will experience
improved
care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- To act as point of contact for corneal support to junior medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment. - To coordinate and undertake acute corneal service, under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologist. - To coordinate all administration related to corneal transplant tissue. - To participate in all corneal clinics and theatre sessions.
Organisational
- Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients. - SPAs to be undertaken on-site.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCOphth or equivalent. Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent. Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice. Desirable criteria Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable. Independence in cataract surgery. Research Experience. Training and knowledge
Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes. Surgical management of Corneal surgery. Desirable criteria Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology. Clinical skills
Essential criteria Cornea experience and skills similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT. Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in corneal surgery. Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
