Job Description
Applications are invited for three, replacement, non-training, junior research fellow posts at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre. The posts will specialise in Academic Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Academic & Medical Retina, respectively.
All posts are available from 2ndAugust 2023 for a fixed-term period of 12 months and will be for 40 hours per week together with regular cover in the BMEC Ophthalmology Emergency Department comprising one week-day evening session per week, and a Saturday session once every three weeks. Applicants should have completed their Foundation training (Years 1 and 2 or have equivalent competencies) and hold full registration with the General Medical Council. The posts are suited to applicants who wish to pursue a career in ophthalmology and are eligible to apply for Specialist Trainee Year 1 or above but feel that their curriculum vitae need to be enhanced by research experience.
Closing Date: 26/06/2023
Interview Date: W/C 03/07/2023 - Date is subject to change depending on advert closing.
Advert will close early if enough applications have been received.
Junior Academic Research Fellow
The post is linked to the Academic Unit of Ophthalmology within the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, The University of Birmingham. It offers opportunities for developing or honing research skills. The main clinical and research interests of the Academic Unit of Ophthalmology are based upon the inflammatory mechanisms in the ocular environment, including immunologically mediated ocular surface diseases (OSD) and intraocular inflammation(uveitis), and biomaterial device impact onwound healing and scarringin ocular tissues. The applicant will be expected to support, recruit and participate in the delivery of all existing experimental medicine trials and laboratory science as well as undertake their own project. A critical component of the post is to obtain ocular samples for research and to ensure that the collection and delivery of ocular tissue/fluid samples to the University of Birmingham for translational studies is streamlined. Knowledge of good clinical practice in the clinical setting and laboratory, and the importance of NIHR Clinical Research Networks and portfolio-adopted studies is mandatory (http://www.crncc.nihr.ac.uk/about_us/processes/portfolio).
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population
We have three strategic objectives:
- People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff;
- Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do;
- Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives;
We run services from Sandwell, City and Rowley Regis Hospitals, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home
Our next milestone is opening the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), a once in a career opportunity to shape care transformation within and beyond the hospital walls. MMUH will host the busiest Emergency Department in Europe, with state of the art facilities and future development of a Learning Campus
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As “People” is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues
Junior Glaucoma Research Fellow
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Mr Velota Sung, consultant ophthalmologist, as part of an established multi-disciplinary research project in the field of Glaucoma.
Key duties will include;
- To participate in clinical activities including clinics and co-ordinate admissions and management for general ophthalmic and glaucoma emergencies.
- To participate in audits and research activities within the glaucoma service.
- To participate in teaching activities and co-ordinate regional grand rounds and glaucoma training courses.
Junior Medical Retina Fellow
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Mrs Lip & other Medical Retina Consultants, as part of an established multi-disciplinary research projects / clinical trials team in the field of Medical retina.
Key duties will include;
- To participate in clinical activities
- To participate in audits and research activities within the medical retina service including help with research trials.
- To participate in teaching activities and co-ordinate regional grand rounds.
The clinical programme of work includes general outpatient and subspecialty clinic sessions, as well as Emergency Department sessions with an opportunity to attend Theatre. The post is whole time and non-resident. The post is not recognised for training.
The posts are suitable for those wanting to gain experience in clinical ophthalmology and research before applying for Speciality Training in Ophthalmology. The Posts have a remarkable track record in supporting juniors in obtaining a national ST training post in ophthalmology.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached/uploaded Job Description.
If you would like to visit the department please contact Mr Vijay Modi, Service Manager on 0121-507-8087 / 07977 145538) to arrange an informal visit.