Specialty Doctor - Ophthalmology in Glaucoma
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/22/2025
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Description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and forward-thinking ophthalmologist to join our Glaucoma team at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC). This is a substantive post aimed at supporting and further developing our expanding Glaucoma services.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in Glaucoma and be committed to advancing both medical and surgical aspects of care in this subspecialty. Applicants should also possess advanced cataract surgery skills and have experience in performing glaucoma surgery.
We welcome applications from individuals looking to broaden their expertise in Glaucoma. In addition, BMEC offers an Ophthalmic Local Training (OLT) programme, which we actively encourage our doctors to pursue where appropriate.
Post will close early if enough suitable applications are received
The successful applicant will join a team of six substantive Glaucoma consultants and will be expected to play an active role in the management of both medical and surgical Glaucoma. You will be involved in the care of a diverse patient population and contribute to the education of medical students, junior doctors, and optometrists.
The Glaucoma department at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) operates across multiple hospital sites, delivering outpatient services at both Sandwell and BMEC. Inpatient and day case procedures are currently performed at BMEC, located on the City Health Campus site.
While this post does not include an on-call commitment, the post holder may be required to participate in evening sessions within the BMEC Emergency Department as needed.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to provide specialist Glaucoma advice to other ophthalmic subspecialties during routine working hours.
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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vijay Modi Job title: Service Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0121 507 8087
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in Glaucoma and be committed to advancing both medical and surgical aspects of care in this subspecialty. Applicants should also possess advanced cataract surgery skills and have experience in performing glaucoma surgery.
We welcome applications from individuals looking to broaden their expertise in Glaucoma. In addition, BMEC offers an Ophthalmic Local Training (OLT) programme, which we actively encourage our doctors to pursue where appropriate.
Post will close early if enough suitable applications are received
The successful applicant will join a team of six substantive Glaucoma consultants and will be expected to play an active role in the management of both medical and surgical Glaucoma. You will be involved in the care of a diverse patient population and contribute to the education of medical students, junior doctors, and optometrists.
The Glaucoma department at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) operates across multiple hospital sites, delivering outpatient services at both Sandwell and BMEC. Inpatient and day case procedures are currently performed at BMEC, located on the City Health Campus site.
While this post does not include an on-call commitment, the post holder may be required to participate in evening sessions within the BMEC Emergency Department as needed.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to provide specialist Glaucoma advice to other ophthalmic subspecialties during routine working hours.
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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vijay Modi Job title: Service Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0121 507 8087
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