We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Ophthalmic team. The appointee will cover Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, MMUH, City Health Campus and Sandwell Health Campus. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience at consultant level, desirably candidates who have post graduate qualifications in Ophthalmology.
Applicants should demonstrate their capability to be an independent cataract surgeon and we encourage candidates who have other specialist interests.
This post is for 1 x locum post - 12 months.
closing date: 19/03/2025
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop new ways of working in general ophthalmology, cataracts and sub-specialist interest. The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee. There is a commitment to General Ophthalmology on-call as part of this post.
About us
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
1. People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do
3. Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives
We run services from Sandwell, City and Rowley Regis, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Applicants may contact Rattandeep Nandra (rattandeep.nandra@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further:
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net)
Mr Soon Chng ED lead (Soon/Chng@nhs.net)
Miss Fizza Mushtaq ED co-lead (fizza.mushtaq@nhs.et)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
* Higher Degree
Other Requirements
Essential
* Full GMC Registration
Shortlisting Criteria
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
* Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
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