Job summary
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 Centre of Excellence for the treatment and care of patients across the West Midlands as well as receiving referrals both nationally and internationally.
An exciting training opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow 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, 2 associate specialists, 13 specialty doctors and 17 fellows enabling us to meet the growing ophthalmic demands of our ever changing demographic. Are you ready to join our outstanding medical 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.
Closing date: 19/03/2025
Interview date:02/04/2025
This post will close early if enough suitable applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include: general ward care, surgery, outpatient clinics and after hours emergency cover for Oculoplastic services.
Manage patients who present with or develop complications as a result of their condition during their admission and seek senior help when required.
The Fellow is expected to participate in new and on-going projects and present at national and international meetings. The Fellow will be expected to undertake at least two projects leading to publication during the Fellowship.
All research undertaken should conform to the rules of Good Research Governance and all research projects involving patients or their records (including those originating elsewhere) must have approval from the Research Ethics Committee and Research and Development Directorate.
Liaising with junior doctors, other Consultant Ophthalmologists, Consultant Plastic/Maxillofacial/ENT Surgeons, Consultant Dermatologists and Pathologists and the Oculoplastic Consultants.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staffOur Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we doOur Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Mr Yajati Ghosh/ OCP Consultant (Lead), email: yajati.ghosh@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Mr Yajati Ghosh/ OCP Consultant (Lead), email: yajati.ghosh@nhs.net
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration at time of appointment with a current license to practise.
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- oEvidence of completion of core ophthalmology training (certificate of completion of training, CCT or equivalent) at time of appointment.
- oEvidence of achievement of ST5/6 (or equivalent) competencies in Ophthalmology at time of application, supported with evidence from assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback
- oEligibility to work in the UK and ability to demonstrate evidence
Basic Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical degree
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- oFRCOphth/FRCS(G), FRCI/FRCSEEd(Ophth), MRCOphth/MRCSEEd(Ophth) or equivalent
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and they are fit to practise safely
Language skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English sufficient to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. These skills must be demonstrated in one of the following ways: Applicants have: Undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or Achieved Level 7.5 in academic International English Language Testing system (IELTS) in a single sitting (overall 7.5, speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, reading 7.5, writing 7.5); or Have Europass Language Passport at proficiency user level C1
Application completion
Essential
- All sections of the application to be fully completed
- Verified Logbook summary with details of surgical exposure must be submitted with application.
- Ability to provide complete employment history and explain any gaps
Relevant experience in specialty
Essential
- CCT in Ophthalmology for UK candidates. Experience of Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery within an approved training programme.
- Appropriate experience of supervised and unsupervised surgery as per college guidelines
Clinical skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to post
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Core knowledge base in Ophthalmology, with previous exposure to Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery
Training and Research
Essential
- Have evidence of experience as a trainer/teacher
- Understand principles and value of research Has published and presented research papers and posters in the relevant subspecialty
Desirable
- Is committed to publishing within the field of Oculoplastic surgery
Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision-making
- Aware of own limitations
- Has a track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching Research: demonstrates
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration at time of appointment with a current license to practise.
- oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- oEvidence of completion of core ophthalmology training (certificate of completion of training, CCT or equivalent) at time of appointment.
- oEvidence of achievement of ST5/6 (or equivalent) competencies in Ophthalmology at time of application, supported with evidence from assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback
- oEligibility to work in the UK and ability to demonstrate evidence
Basic Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical degree
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- oFRCOphth/FRCS(G), FRCI/FRCSEEd(Ophth), MRCOphth/MRCSEEd(Ophth) or equivalent
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and they are fit to practise safely
Language skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English sufficient to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. These skills must be demonstrated in one of the following ways: Applicants have: Undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or Achieved Level 7.5 in academic International English Language Testing system (IELTS) in a single sitting (overall 7.5, speaking 7.5, Listening 7.5, reading 7.5, writing 7.5); or Have Europass Language Passport at proficiency user level C1
Application completion
Essential
- All sections of the application to be fully completed
- Verified Logbook summary with details of surgical exposure must be submitted with application.
- Ability to provide complete employment history and explain any gaps
Relevant experience in specialty
Essential
- CCT in Ophthalmology for UK candidates. Experience of Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery within an approved training programme.
- Appropriate experience of supervised and unsupervised surgery as per college guidelines
Clinical skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to post
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Core knowledge base in Ophthalmology, with previous exposure to Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery
Training and Research
Essential
- Have evidence of experience as a trainer/teacher
- Understand principles and value of research Has published and presented research papers and posters in the relevant subspecialty
Desirable
- Is committed to publishing within the field of Oculoplastic surgery
Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision-making
- Aware of own limitations
- Has a track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching Research: demonstrates
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).
