Medical Retina Fellows- Ophthalmology

Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of clinical fellow (ST3+equivalent) in Medical Retina at BMEC. This is an exciting job opportunity to work in a dynamic and busy department. This post is for a fixed term of 12 months with possibility of extension. Suitable applicants must have full GMC registration

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to have reasonable medical retina competence in managing common retinal and macular diseases such as wet-AMD and diabetic retinopathy. There will be opportunity to further increase experience in these common medical retinal disorders.

Job responsibilities
The Medical retina department has a team of five consultants giving the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to be exposed to common and rarer conditions. The department is well equipped with state-of-the-art multimodal retinal diagnostic imaging including wide field imaging and OCT-angiography. The department is fully equipped with various lasers including multi-spot, subthreshold, Indirect and PDT laser. There will also be opportunity to learn management of hereditary retinal disorders while working in genetic clinic.

There will be opportunity in taking part in ongoing research projects including various multicentre clinical trials.

Applicants may contact Ms Bushra Mushtaq, Medical Retina Lead Consultant (bushramushtaq@nhs.net) to arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification
Other

• Essential: GMC registration with Licence to Practice
• Essential: Fulfils all other essential criteria as per personal specification
• Desirable: An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology.
• Desirable: Previous experience in Uveitis and Medical Retina

Qualifications

• Essential: Completion of Higher Speciality Training or its equivalent
• Desirable: BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc
• Desirable: FRCOphth

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: SWB NHS Trust- BMEC, Dudley Rd, Birmingham, B71 4HJ
Employer's website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/

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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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.