Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term post ending Aug'26)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 381-SS-7245112
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust- BMEC
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £61,825 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Retina and Uveitis Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
Over view of the job role:
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic fellow to join our Uveitis and Medical Retina Team. The post will provide a comprehensive experience in managing complex uveitis and medical retina conditions. Applications are welcome from suitable candidates interested in career in Uveitis and Medical Retina. The applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in General Ophthalmology and are registered with General Medical Council.
This Job is for fixed term of 12 months starting in August 2025.
Post may close early if enough suitable applications are received
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will attend specialist clinics in Uveitis and Medical Retina under the supervision of the Consultant. The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of scleral and intraocular inflammatory diseases and complex medical retinal diseases. The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills to assist in providing major sub-specialist service in a tertiary level eye centre. The fellow will also gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinic in National Centre of Excellence for Behçet’s Disease.
The Fellow will be expected to actively participate in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultant. They will be expected to take part in weekly teaching sessions and monthly uveitis meetings. They will be expected to undertake cataract surgery under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. The Fellow will also be required to lead an acute uveitis clinic once a week under the guidance of Consultant and will be expected to participate in the general on-call rota. There will be opportunities to undertake research and audit projects during the tenure of this post.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Medical Retina Lead : Ms Bushra Mushtaq, [email protected]
Uveitis Lead: Mr Sreekantam, [email protected]
Person specification
Other
Essential criteria
- GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issu
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Uevitis and Medical Retina
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completion of Higher Speciality Training or its equivalent
Desirable criteria
- BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc
- FRCOphth
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Sreekantam
- Job title
- Uveitis Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 000000000000
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