Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting for experienced Clinical Fellows to join Paediatic Ophthalmology Department on a fixed-term 12 months contract commencing in August 2027.

Main duties of the job

This one-year post will provide sub-specialist training in all aspects of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, with excellent exposure to clinics and surgery. Adult strabismus sessions will be at the Oxford Eye Hospital.

In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of care to patients in addition to the fixed clinical commitments of the weekly timetable, at the instruction of the supervising consultants.

The post holder will contribute to the postgraduate activities of the service, including teaching, presentation and publication.

The post is primarily based at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with the adult strabismus sessions at Oxford Eye Hospital and ROP screening and treatment at Birmingham Women’s Hospital

Person Specification

education & qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Native English speaker, or English language qualification
  • MBBS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

knowledge and expierence

Essential

  • Experience in surgery of paediatric eye disease
  • Experience in Managing Complex Paediatric Ophthalmic Cases
  • Clinical Governance
  • Involvement in the Clinical Audit process
  • Experience of surgical training and supervision of ophthalmologist in training
  • Research Experience & Relevant Publications

Desirable

  • Experience of participating in a specialist paediatric ophthalmology service.
  • Evidence of speaking at national and international meetings

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).

Closing Date: 10 August 2026

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