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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, experienced, and dynamic individual to join our Ophthalmology team and help us deliver high-quality eyecare for our patients.
So, if you are a GMC registered Ophthalmologist who has passed both the Part 1 FRCOphth and the Refraction examination, and you are looking for a team that will support you while completing your specialist training through the 'Certificate confirming Eligibility for Specialist Registration' (CESR).
If successful, you will be based across the MSE and will have the opportunity to rotate across the wider Trust and gain further experience by working collaboratively with colleagues across our friendly multidisciplinary team with the aim to expand the service further with innovative leadership, ideas, audit, and research projects.
Main duties of the job
Acute ophthalmology clinics in the eye emergency department (EED) and ward referrals including visiting other hospitals.
Emergency and Acute Ophthalmology
Theatre sessions
Procedures / laser / injections/ minor operations
Speciality Clinics
Virtiual Clinics
Clinical Administration
Non DCC
Supporting Professional Activities to include teaching
Please note the service does require a good degree of flexibility from the post holder.
It is expected that there will be patient directed activities during the week which may include face to face Clinics, Virtual Clinics, Theatre, Lasers, and emergency department.
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
About the employer
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.
Advert text from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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