Medical Retina Fellows- Ophthalmology

Swbh; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust invites applications for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+equivalent) in Medical Retina at BMEC, Birmingham. This fixed-term 12-month post offers exposure to wet- AMD and diabetic retinopathy under a team of five consultants.

Applicants must have full GMC registration. The post is based at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site and provides opportunities for research and professional development within the Ophthalmology department.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with Licence to Practice.
• Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification.
• Gives evidence of understanding NHS environment and reforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage common retinal and macular diseases (wet-AMD, diabetic retinopathy).
• Work with a team of consultants in a busy Ophthalmology department.
• Contribute to ongoing research and multicentre trials.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Medical Retina knowledge

Education

Higher Specialty Training or equivalent

BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc

FRCOphth

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4a (MT04)

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4a (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Post 1: Ending September 2027. Post 2: Ending December 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 381-SS-8257570

Site SWB NHS Trust- BMEC Town Birmingham Salary £67,325 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/11/2026 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of clinical fellow (ST3+equivalent) in Medical Retina at BMEC. This is an exciting job opportunity to work in a dynamic and busy department. This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with possibility of extension. Suitable applicants must have full GMC registration

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to have reasonable medical retina competence in managing common retinal and macular diseases such as wet-AMD and diabetic retinopathy. There will be opportunity to further increase experience in these common medical retinal disorders.

Working for our organisation

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 “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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Medial retina department has a team of five consultants giving the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to be exposed to common and rarer conditions. The department is well equipped with state-of-the-art multimodal retinal diagnostic imaging including wide field imaging and OCT-angiography. The department is fully equipped with various lasers including multi-spot, subthreshold, Indirect and PDT laser. There will also be opportunity to learn management of hereditary retinal disorders while working in genetic clinic.

There will be opportunity in taking part in ongoing research projects including various multicentre clinical trials.

Applicants may contact M s Bushra Mushtaq, Medical Retina Lead Consultant ([e-mail]) to arrange an informal visit.

Person specification

Other

• GMC registration with Licence to Practice
• Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issu

Clinical Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
• Previous experience in Uevitis and Medical Retina

Qualifications

• Completion of Higher Speciality Training or its equivalent
• BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc
• FRCOphth

The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing"better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".

To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:

Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement

Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and

Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites

Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly acrossthefour partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact (opens in a new tab) programme.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.