East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology with Emphasis on Glaucoma
We are inviting applications for a full-time Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology with an emphasis on Glaucoma based at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with all ophthalmic complaints both under supervision and on his/her own. This is a one-year fixed-term post to commence September 2026 to cover a career break.
The Post-holder Will
- Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients, and A&E
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centers, community services, and primary care
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
At ESNEFT, we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.
We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with the leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Mr Ramy Bassily
- Job Title: Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
- Email Address: Ramy.Bassily@esneft.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01473 702673
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location