Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (From 1st February 2027 until 31st January 2028)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (20% On-Call)
- Job ref
- 390-MR-SUR-SO-8482
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £45,715 - £69,976 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) - VitreoRetinal
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+)
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute 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
Senior Clinical Fellow – Vitreo-retinal (VR) Service | Southend Hospital
We are seeking a motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join our well-established Vitreo-retinal (VR) service at Southend Hospital.
This role is ideally suited to candidates with general ophthalmology training and some experience in VR who are keen to further develop their clinical and surgical expertise in the management of vitreo-retinal conditions.
However, applicants without prior VR experience will be considered based on merit. You must demonstrate strong intraocular surgical skills, including the ability to perform independent cataract surgery and slit lamp retinal laser procedures.
Our VR service is a busy and expanding unit, performing over 500 vitrectomy procedures annually, offering excellent exposure to a wide range of complex cases. There are also opportunities to contribute to ongoing service development both locally and within the community.
While this post is included on the British & Eire Association of Vitreo-retinal Surgeons (BEAVRS) list of national fellowships, it is not currently recognised for subspecialty training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team and further enhance your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
To act as point of contact for Vitreo-retinal support to other medical staff within the department and undertake some general ophthalmic outpatient clinic commitment.
To coordinate and undertake an acute Vitreo-retinal service, under the guidance of the Vitreo-retinal Consultants as required.
Attending to administrative matters and correspondence relating to patients.
Supervised scheduled operating theatre sessions, Outpatient sessions, & teaching session
Attending to matters and correspondence relating to patients
SPAs to be undertaken on-site.
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
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Retinal experience and skills - similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in Retinal surgery
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of managing patients within Retinal in collaboration with other subspecialties to optimize surgical and ophthalmic outcomes.
- Surgical management of Retinal surgery
Desirable criteria
- Extensive experience in Ophthalmology, previous Vitreoretinal surgical experience preferable
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aman Chandra
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 0002
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