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-7470871
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust- BMEC
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Retina Fellow - Ophthalmology
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
Applications are invited for the post of clinical fellow (ST3+equivalent) in Medical Retina at BMEC. This is an exciting job opportunity to work in a dynamic and busy department. This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with possibility of extension. Suitable applicants must have full GMC registration
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to have reasonable medical retina competence in managing common retinal and macular diseases such as wet-AMD and diabetic retinopathy. There will be opportunity to further increase experience in these common medical retinal disorders.
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
The Medial retina department has a team of five consultants giving the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to be exposed to common and rarer conditions. The department is well equipped with state-of-the-art multimodal retinal diagnostic imaging including wide field imaging and OCT-angiography. The department is fully equipped with various lasers including multi-spot, subthreshold, Indirect and PDT laser. There will also be opportunity to learn management of hereditary retinal disorders while working in genetic clinic.
There will be opportunity in taking part in ongoing research projects including various multicentre clinical trials.
Applicants may contact Ms Bushra Mushtaq, Medical Retina Lead Consultant ([email protected]) to arrange an informal visit.
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
- Ms Bushra Mushtaq
- Job title
- Medical Retina Lead Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 000000000000
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