Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 381-SS-6863133-A
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SWB NHS Trust
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor - Glaucoma in Ophthalmology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
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 Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus, Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, The Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As “People” is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues.
Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department.
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive ophthalmologist to join our Glaucoma Consultant team to support and develop the expanding Glaucoma services at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre.
The appointee will be expected to have a interest in Glaucoma. Applications are welcomed from candidates who are wishing to expand their skills in glaucoma medically and surgically. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are interested in cataract and general ophthalmology. BMEC has an ophthalmic local training programme OLT, which we encourage our doctors to work towards if required.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of 5 substantive glaucoma consultants, and you are expected to take an active role in the management of medical and surgical glaucoma after training in a diverse population and be involved in teaching medical students, other medical staff and Optometrists.
The Glaucoma department at Birmingham and Midland and Eye Centre (BMEC) currently works across a number of hospital sites providing Outpatient clinics in Sandwell and City Health sites with inpatient and day case treatment being carried out currently at BMEC located on the City Site. The post holder could participate in the oncalls when required ao the emergency department in BMEC, this post has got no oncall commitment.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide glaucoma ophthalmic advice and receiving referrals during routine hours
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director/Consultant Colorectal surgeon: Mr Subash Sivasubramanian
Clinical Director/Consultant Ophthalmologist: Mr Maged Nessim, Tel: 0121 5074440 Email: [email protected]
You could contact the glaucoma team Mr M Nessim, Mr V Sung, Mr I Masood , Mr P Pandey and Miss F Mushtaq via switch board 0121 5543801
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- FRCOphth or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential criteria
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Teaching and Training experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable criteria
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.
- Residence within a reasonable distance of Sandwell & City Hospital
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vijay Modi
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 507 8087
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