Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Ophthalmology /w SI in Neuro Ophthalmology

The closing date is 07 October 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship experience in neuro-ophthalmology. This is for a period of 12 months pending a future appointment to a substantive Consultant post at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) if suitable. We are increasing our current consultant team of 33, 2 associate specialists, 13 specialty doctors and 17 fellows enabling us to meet the growing ophthalmic demands of our ever changing demographics. Are you ready to join our outstanding medical team; many of whom are internationally renowned for cutting-edge research and care innovation and work collaboratively within its integrated A & E, Ward, Theatre, Outpatient, orthoptists and visual function diagnostic team. The post holder will be working with an extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to further support new ways of working and expand the quality services BMEC already offers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supporting the specialised neuro-ophthalmology services in tertiary settings including services for the regional Ophthalmic A&E. The post holder will be supported by the neuro-ophthalmology service in Queen Elizabeth Hospital during the weekdays for any emergencies and support for advice. The post holder will also be working closely with our team of experienced orthoptist team and also have the support of a dedicated Visual Function Team that can provide imaging and diagnostic services such as B-scan ultrasound and electrodiagnostic tests. The long term plan will be development of a fully functional neuro-ophthalmology service with a fellowship programme. Fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology is essential and experience in independent cataract and adult motility surgery is desirable for this post. BMEC, founded in 1823, is one of the largest tertiary level Ophthalmic Hospitals in Europe, providing highly specialised expertise in clinical care, research and education. We are a Centre of Excellence for the treatment and care of patients across the West Midlands as well as receiving referrals both nationally and internationally.

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

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-SS-7318524

Job locations

Birmingham Midland Eye Centre

City Health Campus

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or relevant experience at consultant level
  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • GMC registration with License to Practice

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Special interest that complements the existing consultants or has special interest in Ophthalmology

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
  • Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification

Desirable

  • Formal training in teaching
  • Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to speciality
  • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or relevant experience at consultant level
  • FRCOphth or equivalent
  • GMC registration with License to Practice

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Special interest that complements the existing consultants or has special interest in Ophthalmology

Clinical Experience:

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
  • Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification

Desirable

  • Formal training in teaching
  • Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to speciality
  • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Birmingham Midland Eye Centre

City Health Campus

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Birmingham Midland Eye Centre

City Health Campus

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager Ophthalmology

Lauren Davies

laurendavies1@nhs.net

01215076845

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-SS-7318524

Job locations

Birmingham Midland Eye Centre

City Health Campus

Birmingham

B18 7QH


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