Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology Oculoplastic

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

As a key member of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

The aim of the NIHR fellowship is to prepare the Fellow for Consultant practice as a General Ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastic surgery. Trainingthe Fellow to be proficient in all oculoplastic procedures that are commonly performed by a sub-specialist (eyelid tumour management and reconstruction, eyelid malposition procedures, ptosis, lacrimal drainage surgery, blepharoplasty)

Your NIHR Fellowship offers you complete surgical training in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbit including orbital decompression surgery.

Our Oculoplastic clinics run alongside a designated Consultant so that support and supervision is available with the department currently has 2 Oculoplastic Consultants so there is a wide exposure to clinical and surgical techniques.

The NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) posts are allocated annually to Integrated Academic Training (IAT) partnerships providing a 12 month Fixed Term clinical and academic training environment for a doctor in the early stages of specialty training.

***Please note this a 12 Month Fixed Term Post from Start Date***

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will supervise operating theatre sessions and deliver six outpatient clinics each week, including primary care, along with one dedicated teaching session. They will act as a point of contact for junior medical staff requiring Oculoplastic support and will undertake general ophthalmic outpatient duties as required.

The role includes coordinating and delivering the acute Oculoplastic service under the guidance of the Consultant Ophthalmologist. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing administrative tasks and patient-related correspondence, as well as contributing to clinical governance activities within the department.

About us

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.

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

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-BR-5751

Job locations

BROOMFIELD

COURT ROAD

CHELMSFORD

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
Full registration with GMC

Desirable

FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
NHS Experience

Desirable

Extensive experience in ophthalmology

Audit and Governance

Essential

Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.

Desirable

Evidence of audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
Full registration with GMC

Desirable

FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
NHS Experience

Desirable

Extensive experience in ophthalmology

Audit and Governance

Essential

Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.

Desirable

Evidence of audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BROOMFIELD

COURT ROAD

CHELMSFORD

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BROOMFIELD

COURT ROAD

CHELMSFORD

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)