Job summary
We invite applications for four full-time speciality doctor posts in Ophthalmology at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre. These posts incorporate multispeciality rotation, suitable for experienced ophthalmologists who wish to pursue a portfolio pathway for entry into the GMC Specialist Register. The post involves rotating through 12 months in each sub-speciality, where the post holder will receive training and support equivalent to the ophthalmic specialist trainees on the program. Applicants should be registered with the GMC, have completed foundation years of training or equivalent, and have at least two years of experience in clinical ophthalmology. Previous experience in ophthalmic surgery, intravitreal injections, and research or teaching experience are desirable.
Closing date: 10/03/2024
Interview date: wc 25/03/2024
Main duties of the job
These posts are new posts created to support the service demands in the department. The appointee will complement the existing staff and take responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues. It is mandatory for the appointee to be on the regional out-of-hours on-call rota and will be sharing this with the Ophthalmic Speciality Trainee.
About us
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
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:
Group Director: Mr Siten Roy, Tel: 0121 507 8087/ 07977145538vijay.modi@nhs.net
Clinical Director: Mr Maged Nessim, Tel: 0121 507 8087/ 07977145538vijay.modi@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:
Group Director: Mr Siten Roy, Tel: 0121 507 8087/ 07977145538vijay.modi@nhs.net
Clinical Director: Mr Maged Nessim, Tel: 0121 507 8087/ 07977145538vijay.modi@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Part 1 FRCOphth
- RCOphth Refraction Certificate
- BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc/MD/PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience in the Ophthalmology
- Experience in ophthalmology or an ophthalmology-related medical specialty (e.g. neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, diabetes) within the NHS, EU or equivalent system (not observership).
- Experience in using a slit lamp biomicroscope.
Desirable
- Recent experience in Ophthalmology, ideally within the NHS
- Able to use the slit-lamp and check intraocular pressure
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Part 1 FRCOphth
- RCOphth Refraction Certificate
- BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc/MD/PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience in the Ophthalmology
- Experience in ophthalmology or an ophthalmology-related medical specialty (e.g. neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, diabetes) within the NHS, EU or equivalent system (not observership).
- Experience in using a slit lamp biomicroscope.
Desirable
- Recent experience in Ophthalmology, ideally within the NHS
- Able to use the slit-lamp and check intraocular pressure
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
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).
