We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Medical Retina Consultant team. The appointee will cover Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Sandwell General Hospital during the on call. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCOphth (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview.
Applicants should demonstrate their capability to be an independent cataract surgeon. A fellowship experience in Medical Retina will be desirable.
This post is for 1 x substantive post.
Closing Date: 26th March 2025
Interview Date: 23rd April 2025
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop new ways of working in medical retina, virtual services and further development of extended teams with AHPs. 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 and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
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:
Mrs Bushra Mushtaq Medical Retina Lead (bushramushtaq@nhs.net)
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
* Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
* MBBS or equivalent
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
* Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
Desirable
* Higher Degree
* Special interest that complements the existing consultants or has special interest in Uveitis/Medical Retina service
* Formal training in teaching
* Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
* Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
GMC
Essential
* GMC Registration
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