Overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic fellow to join our Uveitis and Medical Retina Team. The post will provide a comprehensive experience in managing complex uveitis and medical retina conditions. Applications are welcome from suitable candidates interested in a career in Uveitis and Medical Retina. The applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in General Ophthalmology and are registered with the General Medical Council. This is a fixed-term post of 12 months starting in August 2025. The post may close early if enough suitable applications are received.
Job responsibilities
* The Fellow will attend specialist clinics in Uveitis and Medical Retina under the supervision of the Consultant.
* The post offers wide clinical experience in the management of scleral and intraocular inflammatory diseases and complex medical retinal diseases.
* The Fellow will have the opportunity to acquire skills to assist in providing a major sub-specialist service in a tertiary level eye centre.
* The Fellow will gain experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinic in National Centre of Excellence for Behet’s Disease.
* The Fellow will be expected to actively participate in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients under the care of the Consultant.
* They will take part in weekly teaching sessions and monthly uveitis meetings.
* They will undertake cataract surgery under supervision and, where appropriate, unsupervised.
* The Fellow will be required to lead an acute uveitis clinic once a week under the guidance of the Consultant and participate in the general on-call rota.
* There will be opportunities to undertake research and audit projects during the tenure of this post.
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 where you can belong and grow. We care for our patients, our population, and 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 and more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population. It 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—a place where you belong, feel happy, safe, and rewarded, and where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. 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. For an informal discussion, please contact:
Medical Retina Lead: Ms Bushra Mushtaq, bushramushtaq@nhs.net
Uveitis Lead: Mr Sreekantam, sreekanth.sreekantam@nhs.net
Person Specification
Other
Essential
* GMC registration with Licence to Practice
* 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 Specialty Training or its equivalent
Desirable
* BMedSc/BA/BSc/MSc
* FRCOphth
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