Consultant Ophthalmologist VR Surgery
Job summary
We are looking for a skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist - Vitreo-Retinal to join our well-established VR service at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple sites, delivering high-quality care to patients from across the region.
Your primary base will be Southend Hospital, where you will run both outpatient clinics and theatre lists, providing specialist services to patients from all areas of the Trust. You will also be expected to deliver care through a mix of face-to-face and virtual clinics at any of our sites, so travel will be required.
In addition to clinical duties, you will play a key role in supervising junior doctors and fellows in both clinic and theatre, supporting their development and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
If you are passionate about advancing Vitreo-Retinal services and thrive in a collaborative, multi-site environment, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will contribute to delivering exceptional ophthalmology services across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Your key responsibilities include:
Clinical Duties:
Performing surgical procedures in theatre.Leading and participating in outpatient clinics.Driving the development and improvement of ophthalmology services.Teaching and mentoring colleagues to support clinical excellence.
Organisational Duties:
Promoting a collaborative, team-focused environment aligned with our Trust values.Taking on managerial and budgetary responsibilities as required.Providing education and training to primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through case-based reviews and formal teaching sessions.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape services, share expertise, and work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
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
Details
Date posted
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-MR-SUR-8496
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent
- Full GMC licence
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Ophthalmology
- CCT in Ophthalmology or CESR
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Ophthalmology specialty
- Experience of supervising trainee doctors, clinically and surgically including cataract surgery
- Extensive Experience in the management of Urgent eye care
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Surgical experience in Vitreo Retinal and across a range of Ophthalmology procedures including elective and acute
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
- Ability to supervise research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in Ophthalmology, other specialties and support staff
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to help manage and lead the department balancing departmental and personal objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent
- Full GMC licence
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Ophthalmology
- CCT in Ophthalmology or CESR
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Ophthalmology specialty
- Experience of supervising trainee doctors, clinically and surgically including cataract surgery
- Extensive Experience in the management of Urgent eye care
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Surgical experience in Vitreo Retinal and across a range of Ophthalmology procedures including elective and acute
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
- Ability to supervise research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in Ophthalmology, other specialties and support staff
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to help manage and lead the department balancing departmental and personal objectives
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)