Clinical Fellow Ophthalmology Oculoplastic

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2026

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***

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.

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.

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

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

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

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

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.

£44,170 to £67,610 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)