Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust's medical retina department, run from BMEC, offers a 12-month fixed-term clinical fellow post that may be extended. The fellow manages common retinal and macular conditions such as wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy, with wider exposure to rarer disorders, hereditary conditions and multicentre trials. A five-consultant team, state-of-the-art imaging and a full laser range make the department distinct. Full GMC registration and training equivalent to CCT in ophthalmology are needed.
What the job involves
- Manage common retinal and macular diseases such as wet AMD and diabetic retinopathy
- Work across common and rarer retinal conditions in a department of five consultants
- Learn management of hereditary retinal disorders in the genetic clinic
- Take part in ongoing research projects, including multicentre clinical trials
Qualifications
- Completion of Higher Speciality Training or equivalent
Registration & licences
- GMC registration with Licence to Practice
Experience
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for CCT in Ophthalmology
Other
- Meets all other essential criteria in the person specification
Nice to have
- Understanding of the current NHS environment, including reforms and initiatives
- Previous experience in uveitis and medical retina
- BMedSc, BA, BSc or MSc
- FRCOphth
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
