Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Neuro Ophthalmology to join our expanding world-class team at BMEC, part of Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. We are increasing our current consultant team of 33, enabling us to meet the growing ophthalmic demands of our ever changing demographics and our growing reputation of excellence in care and a track record of efficient streamlined service delivery. The appointee will be joining one full time neuro ophthalmologist, supported by trainees, SAS grades, a top class orthoptic department with multidisciplinary support including a neurologist working in the department.Closing Date: 03/06/2022Interview Date: 20/06/2022
Main duties of the job
The appointee is required to have wide training and experience in general ophthalmology. Post-CCT training in neuro-ophthalmology and demonstration of abilities and potential to further expand this sub-specialty are essential. Post can also be suitable for a medical ophthalmologist.
We have an excellent reputation as the centre of post-graduate training in Ophthalmology for the West Midlands region. We are the hosts of the Ophthalmology Academy Unit of the University of Birmingham and have one of the biggest Ophthalmology research portfolios in the country. BMEC prides itself on the development of staff, appreciating that our staff are key in delivering high quality care to all patients.
About us
The Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC), founded in 1823, is one of the largest tertiary level Ophthalmic Hospitals in Europe, providing highly specialised expertise in clinical care, research and education. We are a Tertiary Centre and for the West Midlands, hosting the Bechet's centre of excellence as well as receiving referrals both nationally and internationally for whole range of eye conditions. We host the Greater Birmingham emergency eye care services and provide the only inpatient facility for this area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION AVAILABLE ON TRAC SITE.
Are you ready to join our outstanding team, many of whom are internationally renowned for cutting-edge research and care innovation and work collaboratively within its integrated A & E, Ward, Theatre, Outpatient and Diagnostic teams. The post holder will be working with an extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to further support new ways of working and expand the quality services BMEC already offers and be part of excellence and a progressive department.
Birmingham and the surrounding conurbation offers a very high quality of life with excellent residential areas, schools and everything one would expect to find in Britains second city.
Informal enquires are welcome. Please contact Neuro Ophthalmology lead Ms Lidia Martinez Alvarez, lidia.martinezalvarez@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION AVAILABLE ON TRAC SITE.
Are you ready to join our outstanding team, many of whom are internationally renowned for cutting-edge research and care innovation and work collaboratively within its integrated A & E, Ward, Theatre, Outpatient and Diagnostic teams. The post holder will be working with an extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to further support new ways of working and expand the quality services BMEC already offers and be part of excellence and a progressive department.
Birmingham and the surrounding conurbation offers a very high quality of life with excellent residential areas, schools and everything one would expect to find in Britains second city.
Informal enquires are welcome. Please contact Neuro Ophthalmology lead Ms Lidia Martinez Alvarez, lidia.martinezalvarez@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within a reasonable distance of the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre
- oAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ophthalmic emergencies
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of neuro-ophthalmology and general ophthalmology patients
- oCompleted fellowship or specialist training in neuro-ophthalmology
Desirable
- oSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- oAn enquiring and critical approach to work
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration
- oAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within a reasonable distance of the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre
- oAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ophthalmic emergencies
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of neuro-ophthalmology and general ophthalmology patients
- oCompleted fellowship or specialist training in neuro-ophthalmology
Desirable
- oSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- oAn enquiring and critical approach to work
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration
- oAppropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
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).
