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, mascular 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.