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Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology and Strabismus
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (other) Job ref 284-26-8401689-DPBC
Site Birmingham Children's Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £67,325 - £77,348 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59
Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Main duties of the job
This one-year post will provide sub-specialist training in all aspects of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus , with excellent exposure to clinics and surgery . Adult strabismus sessions will be at the Oxford Eye Hospital.
In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of care to patients in addition to the fixed clinical commitments of the weekly timetable, at the instruction of the supervising consultants.
The post holder will contribute to the postgraduate activities of the service, including teaching, presentation and publication.
The post is primarily based at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with the adult strabismus sessions at Oxford Eye Hospital and ROP screening and treatment at Birmingham Women’s Hospital
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Higher Degree
knowledge and expierence
- Research Experience & Relevant Publications
- Experience of participating in a specialist paediatric ophthalmology service.
- Evidence of speaking at national and international meetings
Sponsorship:
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Reasonable Adjustments:
BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.
Safeguarding
As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Mr.Sam Gurney Job title Consultant Ophthalmologist & Clinical lead Email address sam.gurney@nhs.net Telephone number 0121 333 9462
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