Job summary
Applications are invited from experienced Clinical Fellows to join the Paediatric Ophthalmology Department at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed-term 12-month 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

About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 284-26-8401689-DPBC

Person Specification
Education and qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC Registration
• Essential: Native English speaker, or English language qualification
• Essential: MBBS or Equivalent
• Desirable: Higher Degree

Knowledge and experience

• Essential: Experience in surgery of paediatric eye disease
• Essential: Experience in Managing Complex Paediatric Ophthalmic Cases
• Essential: Clinical Governance
• Essential: Involvement in the Clinical Audit process
• Essential: Experience of surgical training and supervision of ophthalmologist in training
• Essential: Research Experience and Relevant Publications
• Desirable: Experience of participating in a specialist paediatric ophthalmology service
• Desirable: 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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

• Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical lead Mr Sam Gurney
• sam.gurney@nhs.net
• 01213339462

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