Specialty Doctor Ophthalmology
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chelmsford, CM17ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dynamic individual to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our pa...
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
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.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible or have Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- 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
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Teaching experience
Essential: - Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff; - ability to teach clinical skills
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable: - Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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