Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Corneal

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Solihull is seeking a skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in corneal and external eye disease. The role involves delivering specialized surgical and medical care while engaging in teaching and leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold GMC registration and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development. This full-time position offers opportunity for significant impact on patient care and the service's evolution, with a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• GMC registration or eligibility within six months of interview.
• Evidence of CPD including recent medical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis and management of corneal conditions.
• Perform complex corneal surgeries while participating in clinics.
• Lead developments and governance of the corneal service.

Skills

Expert diagnosis and management of eye conditions

Complex corneal procedures

Leadership in a multidisciplinary team

Continuing professional development

Effective communication skills

Education

Entry on GMC Specialist Register

CCT certificate

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Corneal

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist Interest medical and surgical corneal service at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The post will be based on a full time 10 PA contract. This is an additional post to manage conreal work from the region, including the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre.

Applicants need to be familiar and practised in the surgical management of modern corneal grafting techniques for emergency conditions and for those patients that require long term visual rehabilitation.

The newly appointed consultant will be expected to provide primary care support and manage patients referred from the neighbouring eye casualty team and walk‑in or inpatients.

Ophthalmology is located at four hospital sites as part of UHB: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital Birmingham (HHB), Solihull Hospital (SH) and Good Hope Hospital (GHH).

There are more than 30 substantive consultants who provide an outpatient and surgical service. The entire range of Ophthalmology sub‑speciality clinics are provided and there is a close communication with consultants in other specialities.

As well as consultant ophthalmologists the eye service is supported by ophthalmic specialist trainees, staff grades, fellows, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and ophthalmic technicians. There is a programme of training for extended roles, with Clinical Nurse Specialists in a number of specialities.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialist interest in Cornea and External Eye Disease to join our expanding Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering high-quality specialist care and driving service innovation across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of corneal and external eye conditions, including keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, infectious keratitis, and ocular surface disease.
• Perform complex corneal procedures, including corneal grafts (PK, DALK, DSAEK, DMEK) and ocular surface reconstruction.
• Participate in general ophthalmology clinics, theatre lists, and manage emergency eye care patients.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including optometrists, specialist nurses, and orthoptists, to deliver integrated care.
• Contribute to the development and leadership of the corneal service, including clinical governance, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Take an active role in teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals.
• Engage in audit, continuing professional development (CPD), research, and appraisal activities as per GMC and Trust requirements.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

• Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective.
• Good communications; both verbally and written.
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.
• Manage time and prioritise workload.
• Understand the importance and impact of information systems.
• Reliable and self‑motivated.

Qualifications

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust