Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Glaucoma Fellow at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, City Hospital, Birmingham.
This Fellowship is for 12 months and provides comprehensive training in the medical and surgical management of complex glaucoma. The fellowship post is under the supervision of Mr Velota Sung Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Maged Nessim Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Imran Masood, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Pandey, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Mr Khalili Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. This is a busy post in tertiary referral center and is suitable for candidates who are near to completion or those who have completed the Higher Specialist Training programme (or equivalent) in Ophthalmology. The candidate will also take part in a 1:10 out of hours on call (5pm to 8.30pm), and 1:4 Glaucoma triaging/advice.
Closing Date: 1st December 2023
Interview Date: w/c 18th December 2023
Main duties of the job
The Fellows will be exposed to all forms of complex glaucoma and will gain significant hands on training in the management of glaucoma using a variety of laser and surgical techniques. The unit is equipped with the latest imaging devices including linear UBM and Spectral domain OCT. Glaucoma is managed using the latest laser and surgical techniques including SLT, endoscopic cyclodiode, MIGS surgery (Istent, and Xen, Hydrus, Preserflo), Mitomycin Trabeculectomy and Aqueous shunts. In addition a large number of complex cataract surgeries are carried out in angle closure glaucoma patients including goniosynechiolysis. The unit has a significant interest in novel MIGS procedures.
There are other ongoing research projects in glaucoma, anterior segment imaging in angle closure glaucoma, and various multicentre clinical trials.
Previous Fellowship / ASTO experience in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment surgery would be an advantage. An established research interest within the field of glaucoma is essential. Due to the complex surgical nature of the post it is essential that the candidate is a highly proficient in cataract surgery and has also had previous glaucoma surgery experience.
Candidates should be in possession of Part 2 FRCOphth or equivalent. Suitably qualified candidates from overseas with appropriate GMC registration will be considered. The post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or ST training recognition.
About us
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For informal enquires please contact Mr Maged Nessim, Glaucoma Service lead, (0121 554 3801, maged.nessim@nhs.net) at The Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre: If you would like to visit the department please contact Vijay Modi, Service Manager on (0121 507 8087 or e-mail vijay.modi@nhs.net)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For informal enquires please contact Mr Maged Nessim, Glaucoma Service lead, (0121 554 3801, maged.nessim@nhs.net) at The Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre: If you would like to visit the department please contact Vijay Modi, Service Manager on (0121 507 8087 or e-mail vijay.modi@nhs.net)
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed core curriculum training in ophthalmology in the UK (or equivalent international qualification)
- Previous corneal and external diseases training
- Able to take a detailed medical history, carry out a full medical examination and arrive at a differential diagnosis
- Able to manage common medical and eye emergencies
- Surgical and laser experience
Desirable
- Previous advanced subspecialty training opportunity or fellowship in corneal and external diseases
Other Requirements
Essential
- Eligible for or possess limited or full GMC registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of taking part in clinical audit
Research Experience
Essential
- Understands principles and value of research
- Participate in papers, presentations or posters
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)
- FRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Professional and MDT
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understand the principles of laboratory based research
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to CME and CPD
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completed core curriculum training in ophthalmology in the UK (or equivalent international qualification)
- Previous corneal and external diseases training
- Able to take a detailed medical history, carry out a full medical examination and arrive at a differential diagnosis
- Able to manage common medical and eye emergencies
- Surgical and laser experience
Desirable
- Previous advanced subspecialty training opportunity or fellowship in corneal and external diseases
Other Requirements
Essential
- Eligible for or possess limited or full GMC registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
Desirable
- An understanding of the current NHS environment
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of taking part in clinical audit
Research Experience
Essential
- Understands principles and value of research
- Participate in papers, presentations or posters
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (eg MBBS or MB ChB)
- FRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent
Professional and MDT
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understand the principles of laboratory based research
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to CME and CPD
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).
