Locum Consultant Ophthalmology /w SI in Neuro Ophthalmology

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks an enthusiastic ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship experience in neuro-ophthalmology. The role offers the opportunity to work within a renowned medical team and support specialized services in a growing clinical environment. Candidates must have entry on the Specialist Register and be GMC registered, with experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology is essential.
• Experience in independent cataract and adult motility surgery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the specialized neuro-ophthalmology services.
• Work closely with orthoptists and the Visual Function Team.

Skills

Clinical training in Ophthalmology

Experience in cataract surgery

Knowledge of imaging and diagnostic services

Education

Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology

FRCOphth or equivalent

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 the growing ophthalmic demands of our ever changing demographics. You will join an outstanding medical team many of whom are internationally renowned for cutting-edge research and care innovation and work collaboratively within an integrated A & E, Ward, Theatre, Outpatient, orthoptists and visual function diagnostic team. The post holder will work with an extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to support new ways of working and expand the quality services BMEC already offers.

Main duties

The post holder will be supporting the specialised neuro-ophthalmology services in tertiary settings including services for the regional Ophthalmic A&E. The post holder will be supported by the neuro-ophthalmology service in Queen Elizabeth Hospital during the weekdays for emergencies and clinical advice. They will also work closely with our team of orthoptists and have the support of a dedicated Visual Function Team that can provide imaging and diagnostic services such as B-scan ultrasound and electrodiagnostic tests. The long term plan is the development of a fully functional neuro-ophthalmology service with a fellowship programme. Fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology is essential; experience in independent cataract and adult motility surgery is desirable for this post. BMEC, founded in 1823, is one of the largest tertiary level ophthalmic hospitals in Europe, providing highly specialised expertise in clinical care, research and education. We are a Centre of Excellence for the treatment and care of patients across the West Midlands as well as receiving referrals both nationally and internationally.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country — one of the country\'s most culturally diverse areas. It\'s a friendly and welcoming place — a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families, how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It\'s what makes us unique. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we\'re \'with you all the way\' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or relevant experience at consultant level
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• GMC registration with License to Practice

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• Special interest that complements the existing consultants or has special interest in Ophthalmology

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
• Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to speciality
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research