University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Uveitis

This job is now closed

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning UveitisTeam at QE Hospital Birmingham (UHB) due to the service expanding in clinical,research and educational domains.

We provide tertiary-level uveitis care across South Birmingham,with dedicated clinics for specific rare uveitis syndromes (notably Birdshot Chorioretinopathy and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy) which are conducted in the state-of-the-art Centre for Rare Diseases.We are a prescribing centre for biologics (adalimumab and biosimilars) in uveitis.We have a longstanding reputation for patient engagement and education,and co-lead the Birmingham Patient Involvement Group in Uveitis (PInGU).In the UK Ophthalmology Honours (Best Ophthalmology Team 2019), we were described as "An inspirational best practice highlighting an excellent multi-disciplinary service,a cohesive team and clear results in setting up this complex speciality."

In the research domain we are known for our work on quantitative imaging and the development and evaluation of novel endpoints to improve clinical care and trials in uveitis.We are also the UK coordinating centre for international clinical trials from the MUST group, including the current MERIT and ADVISE trials.We also have a deep interest in the application of clinical informatics and machine learning approaches to uveitis,medical retina and other ophthalmic applications,and host the Health Data Research Hub for Eye Health,INSIGHT,in a partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHSFT

Main duties of the job

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) is part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and is one of the leading hospitals in Europe. We have an international reputation for quality of care, information technology, clinical training and research. QEHB provides direct clinical services to nearly 700,000 patients every year, serving a regional, national and international population. It is a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal transplant, burns and plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe.

Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Uveitis; this can be partnered with a secondary subspeciality such as inflammatory cornea, medical retina or medical ophthalmology. The successful candidate will join a team of 15 other NHS consultants at the QEHB site who provide an outpatient and surgical service. The entire range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics are provided and there is close communication with consultants in other specialities. The QEHB imaging facilities currently includes four Spectralis OCT including HRA-OCT for FFA/ICG and OCTA, two California UWF Optos and research access to FLEX mobile Spectralis and Anterion SS AS-OCT.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Date posted

17 August 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a session

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

304-EP-1067536

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is skilled in team working and communication. The successful candidate will be expected to take a clinical leadership role alongside the current Uveitis Clinical Lead, and support the multi-disciplinary uveitis service through close-working with the Uveitis Clinical Nurse Specialist and Administrative team; they would also be expected to participate in the clinical research studies, but with excellent support from the Ophthalmology Research Team and supervision from the study investigator(s).

This post is for 5PA substantive sessions by default, but the post would also be suitable for less than full-time working if desired.

Applicants must be on the GMC Register and should have FRCOphth / MRCOphth (or equivalent).

Please ensure your CV is attached to your application before the closing date of 22nd September 2022 or the application will not be considered.

If you experience any difficulties with uploading your CV please contact Medical Resourcing Team Leader Emily Parkes on 0121 424 3019.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for 5PA substantive sessions by default, but the post would also be suitable for less than full-time working if desired.

Applicants must be on the GMC Register and should have FRCOphth / MRCOphth (or equivalent).

Please ensure your CV is attached to your application before the closing date of 22nd September 2022 or the application will not be considered.

If you experience any difficulties with uploading your CV please contact Medical Resourcing Team Leader Emily Parkes on 0121 424 3019.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
FRCOphth (or equivalent) unless the applicant is a Medical Ophthalmologist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
FRCOphth (or equivalent) unless the applicant is a Medical Ophthalmologist

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)