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.

We are increasing our current consultant team of 33, 2 associate specialists, 13 specialty doctors and 17 fellows enabling us to meet the growing ophthalmic demands of our ever changing demographics. Are you ready to join our outstanding medical team; many of whom are internationally renowned for cutting‑edge research and care innovation and work collaboratively within its integrated A & E, Ward, Theatre, Outpatient and Diagnostic teams?

The post holder will be working with an extended team of specialist nurses, allied health professionals, technicians and photographers to further support new ways of working and expand the quality services BMEC already offers.

Closing date
: 15th January 2026

Interview date
: 12th February 2026

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 Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC), founded in 1823, is one of the largest tertiary level Ophthalmic Hospitals in Europe, providing highly specialised expertise in clinical care, research and education. We are a Centre of Excellence for the treatment and care of patients across the West Midlands as well as receiving referrals both nationally and internationally.

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

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.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Applicants may contact Ms Daya Dhinsa ; ) to arrange an informal visit

For an informal discussion, please contact:

• 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

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.