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Job overview
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
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
education & qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Native English speaker, or English language qualification
- MBBS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology and Strabismus with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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