Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology Oculoplastic

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Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology. This role is focused on developing expertise in oculoplastic surgery with a full surgical training provision. The successful candidate will supervise theatre sessions, deliver outpatient clinics, and support junior staff. Candidates are required to have extensive experience in ophthalmology and relevant postgraduate qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC required.
• NHS experience is necessary.
• High ethical/professional standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operating theatre sessions and deliver outpatient clinics each week.
• Act as a point of contact for junior medical staff.
• Manage administrative tasks and patient-related correspondence.

Skills

Previous experience at SpR

Extensive experience in ophthalmology

Knowledge of medical audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

Job description

Main area ophthalmology Grade Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (from start date plus on call rota 1:7) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 390-MR-SUR-BR-5751

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site BROOMFIELD Town CHELMSFORD Salary £44,170 - £67,610 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/02/2026 23:59

Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology Oculoplastic

Senior Clinical Fellow

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

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. Training the 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level
• NHS Experience
• Extensive experience in ophthalmology

Audit and Governance

• Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.
• Evidence of audit participation Standards High ethical/professional standards

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Ms Lee Tan Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculoplastic Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07905736527 Additional information

Carly Moth

Service Manager Ophthalmology

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