Job summary
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 and 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, of those 1 or 2 theatre session together with Audit/research and teaching session. The clinical sessions will include Cornea/cataract clinics and theatres. (A sample timetable can be found on the JD)
- Clinical sessions will be cross site and there will be a chance 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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 OphthalmologistTo coordinate all administration related to corneal transplant tissueTo participate in all corneal clinics and theatre sessions
Organisational
Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patientsSPAs to be undertaken on-site
For full details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job 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 OphthalmologistTo coordinate all administration related to corneal transplant tissueTo participate in all corneal clinics and theatre sessions
Organisational
Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patientsSPAs to be undertaken on-site
For full details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable Independence in cataract surgery
- Research Experience
Training and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes.
- Surgical management of Corneal surgery
Desirable
- Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology
clinical skills
Essential
- Cornea experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in corneal surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Previous Corneal surgical experience preferable Independence in cataract surgery
- Research Experience
Training and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Cornea in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes.
- Surgical management of Corneal surgery
Desirable
- Primary interest in cornea and general ophthalmology
clinical skills
Essential
- Cornea experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in corneal surgery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
