University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interest in Corneal

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist Interest medical and surgical corneal service at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The post will be based on a full time 10 PA contract. This is an additional post to manage conreal work from the region, including the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre.

Applicants need to be familiar and practiced in the surgical management of modern corneal grafting techniques for emergency conditions and for those patients that require long term visual rehabilitation.

The newly appointed consultant will be expected to provide primary care support and manage patients referred from the neighbouring eye casualty team and walk-in or inpatients.

Ophthalmology is located at four hospital sites as part of UHB which are: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital Birmingham (HHB), Solihull Hospital (SH) and Good Hope Hospital (GHH).

There are more than 30 substantive consultants who provide an outpatient and surgical service. The entire range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics are provided and there is a close communication with consultants in other specialities.

As well as consultant ophthalmologists the eye service is supported by ophthalmic specialist trainees, staff-grades, fellows, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and ophthalmic technicians. There is a programme of training for extended roles, with Clinical Nurse Specialists in a number of specialities.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialist interest in Cornea and External Eye Disease to join our expanding Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering high-quality specialist care and driving service innovation across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of corneal and external eye conditions, including keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, infectious keratitis, and ocular surface disease.

Perform complex corneal procedures, including corneal grafts (PK, DALK, DSAEK, DMEK) and ocular surface reconstruction.

Participate in general ophthalmology clinics, theatre lists, and manage emergency eye care patients.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including optometrists, specialist nurses, and orthoptists, to deliver integrated care.

Contribute to the development and leadership of the corneal service, including clinical governance, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Take an active role in teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals.

Engage in audit, continuing professional development (CPD), research, and appraisal activities as per GMC and Trust requirements.

Character count: 1346

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

304-KDA-9010648

Job locations

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY SKILLS

All aspects of ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Ophthalmology:

Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective.

Good communications; both verbally and written

Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.

Manage time and prioritise workload

Understand the importance and impact of information systems.

Reliable and self-motivated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY SKILLS

All aspects of ophthalmology with a specialist interest in Ophthalmology:

Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective.

Good communications; both verbally and written

Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.

Manage time and prioritise workload

Understand the importance and impact of information systems.

Reliable and self-motivated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)