About this role
Job summary
Fellowship OverviewThe successful candidate will gain comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of complex glaucoma, benefiting from extensive, hands-on surgical and medical training. Our state-of-the-art unit is equipped with advanced imaging modalities, including linear ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT).
Clinical & Surgical ExposureWe offer cutting-edge therapeutic interventions utilizing the latest laser and surgical techniques. The fellow will gain robust experience in:
Laser Procedures:Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and endoscopic cyclodiode.
Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS):iStent W and infinite, OMNI, iTrack, ELIOS laser, and Preserflo.
Major Glaucoma Surgery:Trabeculectomy and aqueous shunt implantation (Paul, Baerveldt, Ahmed, and S-plate).
Complex Cataract & Anterior Segment:High-volume complex cataract surgery in angle-closure glaucoma patients, including goniosynechiolysis.
The unit maintains a strong clinical focus on novel MIGS, complex tube surgeries, and advanced paediatric glaucoma.
Research & InnovationCandidates will have the opportunity to engage with our active research portfolio, which includes anterior segment imaging in angle-closure glaucoma and participation in multiple multicentre clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
Candidate ProfileThis intensive post is ideally suited for senior trainees who are nearing completion of, or have successfully completed, the Higher Specialist Training programme (or equivalent) in Ophthalmology.
As a fellow you will be responsible for the smooth running of your firms. Though this isn't an exhaustive list, duties include:
- Participating in specialist clinics and theatres
- Participation in the Glaucoma Grand Round
- Organising the theatre list
- Listing and preparing urgent patients
- Ensuring patients on the list have been thoroughly worked up and investigations are of adequate quality
- Advising colleagues on acute pressure management from clinic/ eye cas
- Managing in-patient glaucoma
On-Call & Retrospective DutiesThe successful candidate will participate in the following rotas:
Evening Eye Casualty:1:10 rotation (5:00 PM to 8:30 PM).
Glaucoma Triaging & Advice:1:5 rotation.
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 - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about 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, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what 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. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. 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 informal enquires please contact Mr Pravin Pandey, Glaucoma Service lead, (0121 554 3801, [email protected]) at The Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre: If you would like to visit the department please contact Daya Dhinsa, Service Manager on (0121 507 6160 or e-mail [email protected])
Person Specification
Clinical Essential
Basic Medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or equivalent) A minimum of ST3/ST4 experience/ higher grade equivalent FRCS, MRCS, FRCOphth or equivalent Prior experience in the field of Glaucoma and anterior segment
Desirable
Completion of ASTO (or equivalent) training in Glaucoma Proficient in phacoemulsification surgery
Other Essential
possess full GMC registration Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Desirable
Able to organise own development Experience of conducting clinical audit First author publications
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address SWB NHS Trust
Dudley Rd
Birmingham
B71 4HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)