Senior Glaucoma Fellow In Opthalmology

Sandwell And West Birmingham Nhs Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Glaucoma Fellow in Ophthalmology in Birmingham, UK. The role provides exposure to complex glaucoma management, including MIGS, laser procedures, and major glaucoma surgeries, with hands-on theatre and clinic experience.

You will engage in research, participate in multicentre trials, and contribute to the glaucoma service leadership and education within a modern ophthalmology unit.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or equivalent).
• FRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent.
• Completion of ASTO training in Glaucoma.

Responsibilities

• Participating in specialist clinics and theatres.
• Organising the theatre list and listing urgent patients.
• Ensuring patients on the list have been thoroughly worked up and investigations are of adequate quality.
• Advising colleagues on acute pressure management from clinic/eye case.

Skills

Phacoemulsification

Clinical audit

Evidence-based decision making

Education

Basic Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)

FRCS/MRCS/FRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Fellowship Overview The successful candidate will gain comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of complex glaucoma, benefiting from extensive, hands‑on surgical and medical training. Our state‑of‑the‑art unit is equipped with advanced imaging modalities, including linear ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and spectral‑domain OCT (SD‑OCT).

Clinical & Surgical Exposure

We offer cutting‑edge therapeutic interventions utilizing the latest laser and surgical techniques. The fellow will gain robust experience in:

• Laser Procedures: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and endoscopic cyclodiode.
• Micro‑Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): iStent W and infinite, OMNI, iTrack, ELIOS laser, and Preserflo.
• Major Glaucoma Surgery: Trabeculectomy and aqueous shunt implantation (Paul, Baerveldt, Ahmed, and S‑plate).
• Complex Cataract & Anterior Segment: High-volume complex cataract surgery in angle‑closure glaucoma patients, including goniosynechiolysis.

The unit maintains a strong clinical focus on novel MIGS, complex tube surgeries, and advanced paediatric glaucoma.

Research & Innovation

Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with our active research portfolio, which includes anterior segment imaging in angle‑closure glaucoma and participation in multiple multicentre clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

Candidate Profile This intensive post is ideally suited for senior trainees who are nearing completion of, or have successfully completed, the Higher Specialist Training programme (or equivalent) in Ophthalmology.

As a fellow you will be responsible for the smooth running of your firms. Though this isn't an exhaustive list, duties include:

• Participating in specialist clinics and theatres
• Participation in the Glaucoma Grand Round
• Organising the theatre list
• Listing and preparing urgent patients
• Ensuring patients on the list have been thoroughly worked up and investigations are of adequate quality
• Advising colleagues on acute pressure management from clinic/ eye cas

On‑Call & Retrospective Duties

The successful candidate will participate in the following rotas:

• Evening Eye Casualty: 1:10 rotation (5:00 PM to 8:30 PM).

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 responsibilities

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

For informal enquires please contact Mr Pravin Pandey, Glaucoma Service lead, (0121 554 3801, [e-mail]) at The Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre: If you would like to visit the department please contact Daya Dhinsa, Service Manager on (0121 507 6160 or e‑mail [e-mail])

Person Specification

Clinical

Essential

• Basic Medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or equivalent)
• A minimum of ST3/ST4 experience/ higher grade equivalent
• FRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
• Prior experience in the field of Glaucoma and anterior segment
• Completion of ASTO (or equivalent) training in Glaucoma
• Proficient in phacoemulsification surgery

Other

Essential

• possess full GMC registration
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Able to organise own development
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Senior Glaucoma Fellow in Opthalmology • Birmingham, United Kingdom