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• Job title: Senior Clinical Fellow – Ophthalmology, Paediatric and Strabismus ST3+

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• Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £45,715–£69,976 per annum, depending on the applicable pay point and experience.

• Employment type: Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with on-call requirements.

• Work arrangement: In person.

• Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• Application deadline: 17 November 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical support in paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.

• Act as a point of contact for junior medical staff requiring specialist guidance.

• Perform and supervise cataract surgery as required.

• Coordinate and deliver acute paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus services under consultant supervision.

• Participate in paediatric and strabismus outpatient clinics and operating theatre sessions.

• Coordinate administrative activities relating to paediatric and strabismus inpatient and outpatient care.

• Diagnose and manage routine and complex ocular motility disorders.

• Develop the skills required to perform microscope-assisted, small-incision strabismus surgery independently.

• Participate in clinical research, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international meetings.

Requirements

• Possess an MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification.

• Have successfully completed the FRCOphth qualification or an equivalent postgraduate ophthalmology qualification.

• Demonstrate extensive experience in ophthalmology.

• Have previous experience in paediatric ophthalmology.

• Hold appropriate UK professional registration.

• Demonstrate the clinical competence necessary to manage specialist ophthalmology cases and participate in surgical procedures.

• Be prepared to meet the requirements for the role, including on-call duties and the relevant pre-employment checks.

• Be willing to collaborate with consultant ophthalmologists, junior doctors and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary: Annual pay ranging from £45,715 to £69,976.

• Specialist clinical development: Opportunities to strengthen expertise in paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology.

• Advanced surgical experience: Exposure to cataract surgery and specialist strabismus procedures.

• Research opportunities: Scope to publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.

• Academic development: Access to postgraduate medical education, the medical library and academic opportunities through links with Anglia Ruskin University.

• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside experienced consultants, specialist trainees, fellows and allied health professionals.

• Career development: Experience within a large NHS foundation trust offering specialist clinical services.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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