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Zhi Heng Henry Lin
Teaching consultant named in BOPSS listing
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust / Colchester Eye Centre
The NHS biography records appointment in 2022 and a lead role in Colchester oculoplastic services. Clinical work includes eyelid reconstruction and lacrimal surgery.
Official hospital or university faculty biography ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Zhi Heng Henry Lin (teaching faculty named in BOPSS listing; current appointments require confirmation)
- Evidence reviewed
- 16 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust / Colchester Eye Centre
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship
The August 2026 BOPSS listing describes one fellowship, with interviews for UK and overseas applicants. General ophthalmology on-call participation is optional in the published timetable. BOPSS last updated this entry on 15/08/2026. The listing explicitly reports no Royal College of Ophthalmologists recognition.
- Location
- Colchester, England, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 12–18 months
- Clinical participation
- Clinical and surgical fellowship; confirm local licensing, supervision and permitted operative responsibilities with the host.
- International applicants
- International eligibility, registration and visa arrangements require confirmation with the host.
- Funding
- The BOPSS entry dated 15/08/2026 describes salary based on training seniority and no provided accommodation. Confirm the current contract; this is not a current financial offer.
- Application timing
- No current application deadline confirmed; contact the host before applying.
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Programme listed; a current vacancy or next intake is not confirmed.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Final-year ophthalmology specialist registrar or completed specialty training, with evidence of commitment to oculoplastics. Confirm current registration and employment requirements with the host.
Published training
- Eyelid surgery
- Lacrimal surgery
- Orbital exposure
- Paediatric oculoplastics
- Minor operations and botulinum treatment
Application route
Request the current fellowship advert and application instructions from the named service; the BOPSS listing is not evidence of an open vacancy or BOPSS/Royal College approval.
No programme-specific document checklist is recorded. Follow the current official instructions.
Published contact note: zhiheng.lin@esneft.nhs.uk (published listing contacts; confirm if still current)
Official society listing · Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official sources
- Official BOPSS fellowship listing — updated 15/08/2026 ↗
- Zhi Heng Henry Lin — Official hospital or university faculty biography ↗
Source review: 16 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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