Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow for Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

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Job summary

Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (Paediatric and Adult) Fellowship - Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for Clinical Fellows to join the team in the Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology at Birmingham Children's Hospital. There are a minimum of two, and maximum four fixed term posts available for 12 months commencing in August 2025 in Birmingham Children's Hospital

These posts will provide general and sub-specialist training in all aspects of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, with excellent exposure to clinics and surgery. Adult strabismus training will be at the Oxford Eye Hospital. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of care to patients in addition to the fixed clinical commitments of a weekly timetable, at the instruction of the supervising consultants. The post holder will contribute to the postgraduate activities of the service, including teaching, presentation and publication.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration and MBBS or equivalent. Applicants must also be a Native English speaker/English as a second language or have an English Language qualification.

Due to the nature of the position, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Further information is available from Mr M Parulekar (Fellowship director) - manoj.parulekar@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

This one-year post will provide sub-specialist training in all aspects of

Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, with excellent exposure to clinics and surgery. Adult strabismus sessions will be at the Oxford Eye Hospital.

Routine duties are outlined in the appended table. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of care to patients in addition to the fixed clinical commitments of the weekly timetable, at the instruction of the supervising consultants. The post holder will contribute to the postgraduate activities of the service, including teaching, presentation and publication. The post is primarily based at Birmingham Children's Hospital, with the adult strabismus sessions at Oxford Eye Hospital and ROP screening and treatment at Birmingham Women's Hospital.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-25-7077078-DPBC

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with GMC
  • Computing Skills
  • Native English speaker, or English language qualification
  • Experience in surgery of paediatric eye disease
  • Research Experience & Relevant Publications
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
  • Flexibility to cover sessions of other colleagues when required.
  • Experience in Managing Complex Paediatric Ophthalmic Cases

Desirable

  • Surgical Experience
  • Higher Degree
  • Experience of participating in a specialist paediatric ophthalmology service.
  • Evidence of speaking at national and international meetings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with GMC
  • Computing Skills
  • Native English speaker, or English language qualification
  • Experience in surgery of paediatric eye disease
  • Research Experience & Relevant Publications
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
  • Flexibility to cover sessions of other colleagues when required.
  • Experience in Managing Complex Paediatric Ophthalmic Cases

Desirable

  • Surgical Experience
  • Higher Degree
  • Experience of participating in a specialist paediatric ophthalmology service.
  • Evidence of speaking at national and international meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Manoj Parulekar

manoj.parulekar@nhs.net

01213339477

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-25-7077078-DPBC

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


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