University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Ophthalmologist – Specialist Interest Glaucoma
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Job Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist, Specialist Interest Glaucoma at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The post will be based on a full-time 10 PA contract. This is an additional post to manage glaucoma work from the region, including the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre.
Ophthalmology is located at four hospital sites as part of UHB which are: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital Birmingham (HHB), Solihull Hospital (SH) and Good Hope Hospital (GHH).
There are more than 30 substantive consultants who provide an outpatient and surgical service. The entire range of Ophthalmology sub-specialty clinics are provided and there is a close communication with consultants in other specialties.
As well as consultant ophthalmologists, the eye service is supported by ophthalmic specialist trainees, staff-grades, fellows, orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, and ophthalmic technicians. There is a programme of training for extended roles, with Clinical Nurse Specialists in a number of specialties.
Imaging facilities vary across the hospital sites depending on the service needs, however, it currently includes OCT, OCTA, Bluepeak AF, Multicolour, HRA-OCT for FFA/ICG, California UWF Optos, Ultrasound, UBM, AS-OCT, Corneal topography, and research access to FLEX mobile Spectralis and Anterion SS AS-OCT.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
This is an additional post to support UHB Ophthalmology services in Glaucoma and the successful applicant will be expected to establish a service to help meet the clinical requirements of the workload from across the region. It is anticipated that the post holder will have post-CCT subspecialty training in Glaucoma. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the research portfolio of the department. There is an expectation that the post holder will cross site travel, as sessions will be at any of the hospital sites.
Flexibility with regard to the timetabling of fixed sessions will be expected. We are working towards a three-session day so some of the timetabled fixed sessions may be evening sessions and/or weekend sessions. We are also increasing our provision of community ophthalmology and thus clinics may include review of remotely acquired investigations. Flexible/annualised sessions may be included for some theatre sessions to support the department maximising theatre capacity for our patients.
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About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value, and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values-driven in all that we do, and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such, we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long-term health condition, mental health, or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
At present, there are no regular on-call or out-of-hours duties. The trust is a Stage one Trauma Centre, and out-of-hours provision at UHB may be necessary in the future. It is expected that the clinical team participate in supporting the review of ward referrals in clinic.
Clinical sessions deemed clinical activities are by definition 4 hours and the successful appointee will be expected to work flexibly.
The successful candidate is expected to have a minimum of 4 years post-graduate training in general ophthalmology and in addition, have further training and experience in managing glaucoma patients. The successful applicant is expected to have a good understanding of modern glaucoma management and be capable of managing routine glaucoma cases. Clinical experience of managing acute glaucoma and complex glaucoma cases is essential for this post. The applicant should also be able to undertake routine cataract surgery, experience of glaucoma laser treatment (SLT, YAG, Diode), and glaucoma surgery.
The post will be supported, depending on hospital site, by:
- Good Hope / Solihull / Heartlands site: Mr Thomas Ressiniotis, Ms Anju Kadyan, Mr Anil Negi.
- QEH site: Mr Simon Dulku, Mr Shabbir Mohamed, Miss Vaneeta Sood, Mr Mark Sigona
The consultant will also be responsible to the Clinical Service Leads of the Department, Ms Anjali Gupta, and Ms Anju Kadyan
The department provides ophthalmology services to a large part of the Birmingham population and is a busy department. There is ample opportunity to see a wide spectrum of cases.
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The glaucoma service manages adult patients with the whole spectrum of glaucoma. There is scope to perform the full range of glaucoma procedures including SLT and YAG laser, complex cataract surgery in glaucoma patients, minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), Trabeculectomy, Preserflo, and Tube Surgery under both general and local anesthesia.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME
- 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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
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Aanju Kadyan
Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
Band
Consultant
Salary
£113565.00 to £150569.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
304-GLU-9017394
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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- [Job Description](Ophthalmology Consultant - Specialist Interest Glaucoma 8.7.25.pdf – 744KB)
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