Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

We are inviting applications for a full time Specialty Doctor in General Ophthalmology with 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 ofcare
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Develop and maintain valuable working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E;
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

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 organisation 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 offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime 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 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.

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Please see attached a detailed job description for the main responsibilities and duties for this role.

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

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