Specialty Doctor - Glaucoma in Ophthalmology

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative ophthalmologist to join their Glaucoma Consultant team. This role offers the opportunity to develop expanding glaucoma services at a leading eye center, where you will engage in both medical and surgical aspects of glaucoma. You will also play a key role in teaching and training medical students and other healthcare professionals. The position promises a supportive environment focused on improving health outcomes for a diverse population, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about ophthalmology and patient care.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Support for professional development

Integrated healthcare environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• Experience in clinical audit and evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of glaucoma consultants to manage medical and surgical glaucoma.
• Teach clinical skills to medical students and staff.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Glaucoma Management

Teaching Skills

Clinical Audit

Team Collaboration

Education

Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)

FRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

Specialty Doctor - Glaucoma in Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 381-SS-6863133

Site: SWB NHS Trust
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.

Job Overview

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive ophthalmologist to join our Glaucoma Consultant team to support and develop the expanding Glaucoma services at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre. The appointee will be expected to have an interest in Glaucoma. Applications are welcomed from candidates who are wishing to expand their skills in glaucoma medically and surgically. In addition, applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are interested in cataract and general ophthalmology. BMEC has an ophthalmic local training programme OLT, which we encourage our doctors to work towards if required. This job is a substantive job.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful applicant will join a team of 5 substantive glaucoma consultants, and you are expected to take an active role in the management of medical and surgical glaucoma after training in a diverse population and be involved in teaching medical students, other medical staff and Optometrists.

The Glaucoma department at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) currently works across a number of hospital sites providing Outpatient clinics in Sandwell and City Health sites with inpatient and day case treatment being carried out currently at BMEC located on the City Site. The post holder could participate in the oncalls when required to the emergency department in BMEC; this post has no oncall commitment.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide glaucoma ophthalmic advice and receive referrals during routine hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)
• FRCOphth or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent

Professional and Multi-disciplinary Team Working

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Teaching and Training Experience

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
• Formal training in teaching

Other Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

Clinical Effectiveness

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Personal Circumstances

• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.
• Residence within a reasonable distance of Sandwell & City Hospital

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 encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

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.