Job summary
Our Ophthalmology Department at Mid & South Essex Hospital Group (MSE) has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join it's specialised friendly team.

You would be required to commence as soon as possible, should be fully trained in General Ophthalmology and have a postgraduate Ophthalmic qualification (FRCOphth or equivalent) for this 1-year Fixed Term post.

Our existing Ophthalmology services, led by 19 Consultants, provide a comprehensive range of services including Glaucoma, Cornea, VR, MR, Paediatrics and Oculoplastics supported by a range of specialist trainees, specialty doctors, fellows and allied health professionals.

With our links to Anglia Ruskin University we are able to provide you and our medical workforce with unique opportunities to participate in medical faculty academic activities in a rapidly developing academic environment and with the Trusts excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which offers a full programme of events and access to our Medical Library.

Main duties of the job
You will contribute to the ST3+ Ophthalmology out of hours rota at Southend Hospital which will include long days and non-resident shifts depending on experience. You will therefore have completed core surgical training (or equivalent), have completed part 1 FRCOphth (UK), be registered with the GMC and have experience working within the NHS.

There will be opportunity for time in our specialty and sub-specialty theatres and clinics depending on experience. Specialty and sub-specialty areas of interest within the department include corneal, oculoplastics, glaucoma, macular disease, neuro-ophthalmology and paediatric ophthalmology.

You will be expected to;

• Provide inpatient and outpatient services (theatres and clinics) under consultant supervision
• Contribute to the emergency out of hours rota
• Contribute to the Eye Casualty in hours rota
• Conduct patient management in line with plans agreed with the Consultants
• Support and teach junior colleagues effectively
• Participate in M&M and MDT meetings
• Contribute to Quality & Improvement Projects within the department
• Attend departmental meetings

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.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-MS-SUR-SO-8456

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Essential: Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
• Essential: Full GMC with licence to practise

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience in Ophthalmology
• Essential: Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
• Essential: Experience of working out of hours with limited support
• Desirable: Good and wide ranging recent experience of Ophthalmology in a large acute hospital, including busy outpatients, A&E and theatres

Teaching, Audit and Research

• Essential: Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Please apply through our website.

Employer contact
Clinical Lead: James Myerscough, james.myerscough@nhs.net, 03004430002