Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Consultant to join our Ophthalmic team. The appointee will cover Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, MMUH, City Health Campus and Sandwell Health Campus. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience at consultant level, desirably candidates who have post graduate qualifications in Ophthalmology.
Applicants should demonstrate their capability to be an independent cataract surgeon and we encourage candidates who have other specialist interests.
This post is for 1 x locum post - 12 months.
closing date: 19/03/2025
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop new ways of working in general ophthalmology, cataracts and sub-specialist interest. 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, 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.
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;
Rattandeep Nandra (rattandeep.nandra@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further :
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net)
Mr Soon Chng ED lead (Soon/Chng@nhs.net)
Miss Fizza Mushtaq ED co-lead (fizza.mushtaq@nhs.et)
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;
Rattandeep Nandra (rattandeep.nandra@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further :
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net)
Mr Soon Chng ED lead (Soon/Chng@nhs.net)
Miss Fizza Mushtaq ED co-lead (fizza.mushtaq@nhs.et)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
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).
