Job summary
This is a full time Consultant Medical Retina and Uveitis position.

(10 PA sessions per week).

You will be responsible for patients from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust which consists of Multiple sites. Whilst your base will be Broomfield Hospital you will run clinics and theatre lists serving patients from all of the Mid and South Essex areas. You will be expected to run both face-to-face and virtual clinics.

You will supervise juniors and fellows in clinic (face to face and virtual) and theatre. You will have the opportunity to develop the service and take part in research, liaising with Anglia Ruskin University. Teaching takes place every Thursday afternoon.

The post holder will work with the friendly and enthusiastic team to deliver general and sub specialty MR and uveitis services for Mid and South Essex patients.

You will be expected to set up and develop uveitis clinics and collaborate with other Medical specialities.

On Call commitment:
There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) 2% Consultant on call commitment associated with this post.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job
The Consultant will, in conjunction with colleagues:

• Provide theatre cover
• Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
• Provide 1 in 8 on call cover
• Supervise trainee staff within the Trust.

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.

Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification
Other
Desirable

• Own transport - NHS Salary Sacrifice Fleet car scheme is available

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Completion of FRCO phth or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the GMC
• Holder of Certificate of completion of Training (CTT) , or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Eligile for specialist registration within six months of interview

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
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).

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).

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, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant VR surgeon, Clinical Director
Mr Aman Chandra
a.chandra@nhs.net
07914817445

Details
Date posted: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-MR-SUR-BR-8470
Job locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom

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