Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative and Consultant to join our Paediatric Ophthalmology Consultant team. The appointee will cover Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Sandwell General Hospital during the on call. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCOphth (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. A fellowship experience or equivalent in Paediatric Ophthalmology will be essential.
Applicants should demonstrate their capability to independently manage ophthalmology problems in children and adults. The candidate should be able to manage complex paediatric ophthalmology conditions and have experience in ROP management. The post holder will be helping to develop new ways of working in paediatric ophthalmology and will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Trust to develop general and specialist paediatric ophthalmology services. There is a planned expansion of virtual services along with streamlining of current service. This job is a substantive job.
Closing date: 19/03/2024
Interview date: 11/04/2024
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop sub sub-specialty interests in paediatric and general ophthalmology.
The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the elective and urgent clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee. There may be a commitment to General Ophthalmology on-call as part of this post, which at present is 1:16 (which may change in future).
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.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Applicants may contact;
Miss Lauren Davies (laurendavies1@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further:
Mr Abdul-Jabbar Ghauri Paediatric Ophthalmology Lead (abdul-jabbar.ghauri@nhs.net)Miss Thuy Pham Head Orthoptist (thuypham@nhs.net)
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Applicants may contact;
Miss Lauren Davies (laurendavies1@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.
Interested candidates can contact the Subspecialty Leads and the Clinical Director to discuss the post further:
Mr Abdul-Jabbar Ghauri Paediatric Ophthalmology Lead (abdul-jabbar.ghauri@nhs.net)Miss Thuy Pham Head Orthoptist (thuypham@nhs.net)
Mr Maged Nessim Clinical Director (maged.nessim@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
Desirable
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
- GMC registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Formal training in teaching
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute emergencies in paediatric and general ophthalmology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of children and young people with ophthalmic problems.
- Fellowship or equivalent training in paediatric ophthalmology.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
Desirable
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
- Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
- GMC registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Formal training in teaching
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute emergencies in paediatric and general ophthalmology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of children and young people with ophthalmic problems.
- Fellowship or equivalent training in paediatric ophthalmology.
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).
