Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist with specialist interest in Cornea

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

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 a 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 this post.

Main Duties of the Job

You will work with our friendly enthusiastic corneal team to deliver general and sub-specialty corneal services for the 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:

1. Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs on average a week that includes clinical activity, clinical-related administrative activity, predictable and unpredictable work.
2. Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week (Includes CPD & Audit).
3. Further 0.50 would be available for Education/Clinical supervisor etc.

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.

Date Posted: 15 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 390-OPT-BR-8199

Job Locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

Person Specification

Qualifications - Essential

• 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

Experience - Essential

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

Clinical Knowledge and Skills - Essential

• 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

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.

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