Consultant Ophthalmologist /w SI in Orbital and Oculoplastic

Consultant Ophthalmologist /w SI in Orbital and Oculoplastic

We are looking for an enthusiastic ophthalmologist with subspecialty fellowship experience in orbital and oculoplastic surgery. This is for a substantive Consultant post at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supporting the specialised orbital/oculoplastics services in tertiary settings, including services for the regional Ophthalmic A&E. Setting up of the Orbital tumour Services and Grand Rounds in collaboration with Allied Disciplines would be a priority. Fellowship in Orbital Surgery and experience in independent surgery is essential.

The post holder would also need to participate in the Ophthalic On Call rota.

Person Specification

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Ophthalmology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
• Fulfils all other essential criteria as per Personal Specification
• GMC registration with License to Practice
• Higher Degree
• Special interest that complements the existing consultants
• Experience in setting up a new service and Subspeciality MDT services
• Formal training in teaching
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Ophthalmology
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

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.