Senior Clinical Fellow - Corneal | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £44,170 - £67,610 Per Annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY |
| Cwmni: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7696104/390-MR-SUR-SO-5752 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust for a Corneal Fellowship for a fixed term of 12 months.
The successful applicant is required to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice. Possession of FRCOphth/MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification is necessary. Applicants should be at Specialist Trainee grade or equivalent and be near to/completed their higher specialist training in Ophthalmology.
Candidates are expected to have experience in phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery having completed 250 surgeries with audit evidence of results. The ideal candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to operate independently without supervision.
This venture will provide the Ophthalmology opportunity to present widely and will provide and excellent level of management experience for future career progression.
***Please note this post is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract from August 2026 to August 2027***
We look forward to your application and welcome informal conversations.
The post comprises eight clinical sessions each week, including one to two theatre sessions, an audit/research session, and dedicated teaching time. Clinical duties include participating in cornea and cataract clinics as well as theatre lists, with work undertaken across multiple sites as outlined in the sample timetable within the job description.
The role provides opportunities to attend departmental teaching sessions on Thursday afternoons. Surgical sessions are incorporated to support the development of corneal surgery skills, enabling the post‑holder to train alongside a consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
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
Are you looking for an exciting new 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026