Specialty Doctor - Glaucoma in Ophthalmology

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive ophthalmologist to join our Glaucoma Consultant team to support and develop the expanding Glaucoma services at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre. The appointee will be expected to have a interest in Glaucoma. Applications are welcomed from candidates who are wishing to expand their skills in glaucoma medically and surgically. In addition applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are interested in cataract and general ophthalmology.  BMEC has an ophthalmic local training programme OLT, which we encourage our doctors to work towards if required.  This job is a substantive job.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join a team of 5 substantive glaucoma consultants, and you are expected to take an active role in the management of medical and surgical glaucoma after training in a diverse population and be involved in teaching medical students, other medical staff and Optometrists.

The Glaucoma department at Birmingham and Midland and Eye Centre (BMEC) currently works across a number of hospital sites providing Outpatient clinics in Sandwell and City Health sites with inpatient and day case treatment being carried out currently at BMEC located on the City Site. The post holder could participate in the oncalls when required ao the emergency department in BMEC, this post has got no oncall commitment.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide glaucoma ophthalmic advice and receiving referrals during routine hours

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Group Director/Consultant Colorectal surgeon: Mr Subash Sivasubramanian

Clinical Director/Consultant Ophthalmologist: Mr Maged Nessim, Tel: 0121 5074440 Email: [email protected]

You could contact the glaucoma team Mr M Nessim, Mr V Sung, Mr I Masood , Mr P Pandey and Miss F Mushtaq via switch board 0121 5543801