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Consultant Ophthalmologist Medical Retina and Uveitis

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chelmsford, CM1 7ET £113,565 – £150,569 a year Permanent Posted 24 August 2026 Apply by 21 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend On Sea

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Role description

Job summary

This is a full time Consultant Medical Retina and Uveitis position.

(10 PA sessions per week).

You will be responsible for patients from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust which consists of Multiple sites. Whilst your base will be Broomfield Hospital you will run clinics and theatre lists serving patients from all of the Mid and South Essex areas. You will be expected to run both face-to-face and virtual clinics.

You will supervise juniors and fellows in clinic (face to face and virtual) and theatre. You will have the opportunity to develop the service and take part in research, liaising with Anglia Ruskin University. Teaching takes place every Thursday afternoon.

The post holder will work with the friendly and enthusiastic team to deliver general and sub specialty MR and uveitis services for Mid and South Essex patients.

You will be expected to set up and develop uveitis clinics and collaborate with other Medical specialities.

On Call commitment:

There is a 1:8 Category B (low frequency) 2% Consultant on call commitment associated with this post.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will, in conjunction with colleagues:

Provide theatre cover
Provide an Ophthalmic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
Provide 1 in 8 on call cover
Supervise trainee staff within the Trust.

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.

Date posted

24 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-BR-8470

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting 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.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Other

Desirable

Own transport - NHS Salary Sacrifice Fleet car scheme is available

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Completion of FRCO phth or equivalent
Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the GMC
Holder of Certificate of completion of Training (CTT) , or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Eligile for specialist registration within six months of interview

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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