Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic locum consultant ophthalmologist with fellowship experience in Cornea and External Eye Disease. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to join one of the biggest eye hospitals in the UK to deliver a high quality tertiary referral service to Birmingham and surrounding regions.
This is for a 12 month post starting January 2026.
Main duties of the job
This is a locum 12 month post supporting the corneal service at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Sandwell Hospital including acute corneal services for the regional ophthalmic A&E. The post holder will join an experienced and highly skilled corneal team in providing specialist services for the whole range of corneal and external eye disease including modern corneal transplant operations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Interested candidates can contact Mr Barua, Corneal Lead, (0121 507 4440; ankur.barua@nhs.net) if they wish to discuss the post further. You may also contact Rattan Nandra, Rota Coordinator; rattandeep.nandra@nhs.net to arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Interested candidates can contact Mr Barua, Corneal Lead, (0121 507 4440; ankur.barua@nhs.net) if they wish to discuss the post further. You may also contact Rattan Nandra, Rota Coordinator; rattandeep.nandra@nhs.net to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Clinical 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 medical emergencies
- GMC registration with License to Practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Fellowship in Cornea
- Specialist interest in cornea and ocular surface disease
Desirable
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Clinical 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 medical emergencies
- GMC registration with License to Practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Fellowship in Cornea
- Specialist interest in cornea and ocular surface disease
Desirable
- 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
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).
