Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Ophthalmology Medical Retina and Uveitis Consultant team. The appointee will cover Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Sandwell General Hospital during the on call. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCOphth (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. Experienced clinicians without CCT will also be welcomed.
Applicants should demonstrate their capability to be an independent cataract surgeon. A fellowship experience in Medical Retina and Uveitis will be desirable. The candidate should be able to manage complex ocular inflammatory conditions and have experience in systemic immunosuppression.
This post is a temporary post; there is a likely substantive post to follow.
Closing date: 27th September 2023
Interview date: 11th October 2023
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop new ways of working in medical retina, virtual services and further development of extended teams with AHPs. The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee. There is a commitment to General Ophthalmology on-call as part of this post
About us
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff;
Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do;
Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives;
We run services from Sandwell, City and Rowley Regis Hospitals, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Our next milestone is opening the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), a once in a career opportunity to shape care transformation within and beyond the hospital walls. MMUH will host the busiest Emergency Department in Europe, with state of the art facilities and future development of a Learning Campus.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Applicants may contact;
Mr Vijay Modi (vijay.modi@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further :
Mr Randhir Chavan Medical Retina Lead (rchavan@nhs.net)Mr Sreekanth Sreekantham Uveitis Lead (sreekanth.sreekantam@nhs.net)
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Applicants may contact;
Mr Vijay Modi (vijay.modi@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further :
Mr Randhir Chavan Medical Retina Lead (rchavan@nhs.net)Mr Sreekanth Sreekantham Uveitis Lead (sreekanth.sreekantam@nhs.net)
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
- Medical ophthalmology training
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Fellowship ( subspeciality/ primary care/ cataract surgery)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ophthalmic emergencies, and periorbital and orbital emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients require oculoplastic and orbital surgery
- Fellowship or equivalent training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of risk management.
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Effective time management
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
- Medical ophthalmology training
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Fellowship ( subspeciality/ primary care/ cataract surgery)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute ophthalmic emergencies, and periorbital and orbital emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients require oculoplastic and orbital surgery
- Fellowship or equivalent training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of risk management.
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
- Effective time management
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
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).
