Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Glaucoma Fellow at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, City Hospital, Birmingham.
This Fellowship is for 12 months and provides comprehensive training in the medical and surgical management of complex glaucoma. The fellowship post is under the supervision of Mr Imran Masood, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Velota Sung Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Maged Nessim Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr Pandey, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Mr Khalili, Locum Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. This is a busy post in tertiary referral centre and is suitable for candidates who are near to completion or those who have completed the Higher Specialist Training programme (or equivalent) in Ophthalmology. The candidate will also take part in a 1:10 out of hours on call (5pm to 8.30pm).
Main duties of the job
The Fellows will be exposed to all forms of complex glaucoma and will gain significant hands on training in the management of glaucomas using a variety of laser and surgical techniques. The unit is equipped with the latest imaging devices including linear UBM and Spectral domain OCT. Glaucoma is managed using the latest laser and surgical techniques including SLT, endoscopic cyclodiode, MIGS surgery (Istent, and Xen), Mitomycin Trabeculectomy and Aqueous shunts. In addition a large number of complex cataract surgeries are carried out in angle closure glaucoma patients including goniosynechiolysis. The unit has a significant interest in novel MIGS procedures and is the lead UK site for the Hydrus trial (a novel micro invasive glaucoma surgical procedure) and is also trialing the Xen implant.
There are other ongoing research projects in glaucoma, anterior segment imaging in angle closure glaucoma, and various multicentre clinical trials.
About us
Previous Fellowship / ASTO experience in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment surgery would be an advantage. An established research interest within the field of glaucoma is essential. Due to the complex surgical nature of the post it is essential that the candidate is a highly proficient phaco cataract surgeon and has also had previous glaucoma surgery experience.
Candidates should be in possession of Part 2 FRCOphth or equivalent. Suitably qualified candidates from overseas with appropriate GMC registration will be considered. The post does not carry Postgraduate Deans approval or ST training recognition.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)
- oFRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oA minimum of 3 years recent training and experience at SpR level/ higher grade equivalent
- oPrior experience in the field of Glaucoma and anterior segment
- oAbility to manage common eye and Glaucoma emergencies
Desirable
- oCompletion of ASTO (or equivalent) training in Glaucoma
- oProficient in phacoemulsification surgery
Other Requirements
Essential
- oEligible for or possess limited or full GMC registration
- oAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment
Professional and MDT
Essential
- oAbility to recognise one's own limitations and know when to access relevant help and expertise
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Career Objectives
Essential
- oDemonstration of a desire to pursue a career in surgical specialties with an particular interest in research
Desirable
- oAble to organise own development
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- oFirst author publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oUnderstand the principles of laboratory based research
- oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- oAn enquiring and critical approach to work
- oAn ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- oCommitment to CME and CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)
- oFRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oA minimum of 3 years recent training and experience at SpR level/ higher grade equivalent
- oPrior experience in the field of Glaucoma and anterior segment
- oAbility to manage common eye and Glaucoma emergencies
Desirable
- oCompletion of ASTO (or equivalent) training in Glaucoma
- oProficient in phacoemulsification surgery
Other Requirements
Essential
- oEligible for or possess limited or full GMC registration
- oAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment
Professional and MDT
Essential
- oAbility to recognise one's own limitations and know when to access relevant help and expertise
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Career Objectives
Essential
- oDemonstration of a desire to pursue a career in surgical specialties with an particular interest in research
Desirable
- oAble to organise own development
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- oFirst author publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oUnderstand the principles of laboratory based research
- oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- oAn enquiring and critical approach to work
- oAn ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- oCommitment to CME and CPD
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.
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.
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).
