Locum Consultant Ophthalmology /w SI in Neuro Ophthalmology

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic ophthalmologist with subspecialty experience in neuro-ophthalmology for a 12-month contract at the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre. The role involves supporting specialized services and collaborating with a diverse medical team. Candidates must have significant experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or relevant experience at consultant level.
• GMC registration with License to Practice is required.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Support specialized neuro-ophthalmology services in tertiary settings.
• Collaborate with the orthoptist team to access imaging services.
• Contribute to the development of a fully functional neuro-ophthalmology service.

Skills

Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology

FRCOphth or equivalent

GMC registration with License to Practice

Clinical training and experience equivalent to CCT in Ophthalmology

Education

Higher Degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship experience in neuro-ophthalmology. This is for a period of 12 months pending a future appointment to a substantive Consultant post at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) if suitable. We are increasing our current consultant team to meet growing ophthalmic demands. The post holder will join an integrated medical team and work with its extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to support new ways of working and expand BMEC’s high-quality services.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 381-SS-7318524

Job locations: Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, City Health Campus, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Responsibilities

• Support the specialised neuro-ophthalmology services in tertiary settings, including services for the regional Ophthalmic A&E.
• Receive weekday support for emergencies and advice from the neuro-ophthalmology service in Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
• Collaborate with the orthoptist team and Medical Visual Function Team to access imaging and diagnostic services (e.g., B-scan ultrasound and electrodiagnostic tests).
• Contribute to the development of a fully functional neuro-ophthalmology service and a fellowship programme.
• Work with an extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to support new ways of working and expand services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or relevant experience at consultant level
• Essential: FRCOphth or equivalent
• Essential: GMC registration with License to Practice
• Desirable: Higher Degree
• Desirable: Special interest that complements the existing consultants or has a special interest in Ophthalmology
• Essential: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
• Essential: Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
• Desirable: Formal training in teaching
• Desirable: Knowledge and experience of applying information technology to the specialty
• Desirable: Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Desirable: Evidence of having undertaken original research

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, the UK Visas and Immigration website should be consulted. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance to the UK must present a criminal records certificate from each country in which they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance is available on criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available from the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address: Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, City Health Campus, Birmingham, B18 7QH

Website: swbh.nhs.uk