Medical Retina and Uveitis Fellow
The closing date is 25 June 2025
Job summary
Over view of the job role:
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic fellow to join our Uveitis and Medical Retina Team. The post will provide a comprehensive experience in managing complex uveitis and medical retina conditions. Applications are welcome from suitable candidates interested in career in Uveitis and Medical Retina. The applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in General Ophthalmology and are registered with General Medical Council.
This Job is for fixed term of 12 months starting in August 2025.
Post may close early if enough suitable applications are received
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will attend specialist clinics in Uveitis and Medical Retina under the supervision of the Consultant.The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of scleral and intraocular inflammatory diseases and complex medical retinal diseases. The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills to assist in providing major sub-specialist service in a tertiary level eye centre. The fellow will also gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinic in National Centre of Excellence for Behet's Disease.
The Fellow will be expected to actively participate in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients under the care of the Consultant. They will be expected to take part in weekly teaching sessions and monthly uveitis meetings. They will be expected to undertake cataract surgery under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised. The Fellow will also be required to lead an acute uveitis clinic once a week under the guidance of Consultant and will be expected to participate in the general on-call rota. There will be opportunities to undertake research and audit projects during the tenure of this post.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£61,825 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
381-SS-7245112
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust- BMEC
Dudley Rd
Birmingham
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust- BMEC
Dudley Rd
Birmingham
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
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