Medical Retina Fellows- Ophthalmology

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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. 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.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with Licence to Practice.
• Completion of Higher Specialty Training or its equivalent.
• Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage common retinal and macular diseases including wet-AMD and diabetic retinopathy.
• Learn management of hereditary retinal disorders in genetic clinic.
• Participate in multicentre clinical trials and research projects.

Skills

GMC registration

Education

Higher Specialty Training

FRCOphth (Desirable)

Job description

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.

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

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 Ms Bushra Mushtaq, Medical Retina Lead Consultant ([e-mail]) to arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC registration with Licence to Practice
• Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification

Desirable

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issu

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Uevitis and Medical Retina

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Higher Speciality Training or its equivalent

Desirable

• BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc
• FRCOphth