Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is looking to grow its talented team of Consultant Ophthalmologists to drive our ambitious future plans forward.

We invite applications for a Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea services to provide consultant level leadership, who will enjoy working collaboratively in our ambitious but friendly team.

The post is designed to provide both general and sub specialist cornea services for patients at MSE.

If successful, you will complement the existing corneal team and will be expected to play an active role in the running of the corneal firm. You will also be expected to provide general ophthalmic clinics and cataract surgeries.

There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) Consultant on call commitment associated with his post.

Interviews are planned for the afternoon of Thursday 27th March 2025.

Main duties of the job

You will work with our friendly enthusiastic corneal team to deliver general and sub specialty corneal services for Mid and South Essex Population.

You will be based at our Broomfield site, but there will also be a requirement to work at our outreach sites and other main locations. This is an MSE wide position so flexible working and travel between sites will be necessary. The job plan (for a full time contract) will consist of the following provisional timetable)

Direct Clinical Care 8.5 PA s on average a week that includes clinical activity, clinical related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work.

Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week. (Includes CPD & Audit)

Further 0.50 would be available of Education/Clinical supervisor etc.

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

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general ophthalmology and sub-speciality experience in cornea and external eye diseases.

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Skills in general ophthalmology and cornea. Able to operate independently covering a comprehensive range of 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.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application