Locum Consultant in General Ophthalmology​/w SI in Medical Retina

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Locum Consultant to join our Ophthalmology Medical Retina Consultant team.

The appointee will cover both sites, City Health Campus, Birmingham and Sandwell Health Campus. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register Ophthalmology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. Experienced clinicians without CCT will be welcomed. This job is a locum position for 12 months;

there is a likely substantive post to follow.

The post will enable the successful applicant to develop new ways of working in medical retina, virtual services and further development of extended teams with AHPs. The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee.

There is a commitment to General Ophthalmology and Eye Casualty as part of this post.

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. Informal enquiries are welcome.

Applicants may contact;
Lauren Davies Service Manager, ,  to arrange an informal visit. Interested candidates can contact; Ms Mushtaq Medical Retina Lead , ) Mr Chng Clinical Director , soon.ch') If they wish to discuss the post further.

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Ophthalmology
• Experience of risk management.

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
• Formal training in teaching

• Full GMC Registration

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
• Higher Degree

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
• 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.