Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuro-Ophthalmology

An NHS Trust in the West Midlands  is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuro-Ophthalmology. This is a 12-month opportunity ideal for a doctor who has completed core training and is looking to develop specialist expertise in neuro-ophthalmology within a leading teaching hospital environment.

Role and Responsibilities

This position has been created to support and strengthen the neuro-ophthalmology service. The post is designed to expand the fellow’s clinical expertise across the spectrum of neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including disorders of both afferent and efferent pathways. There is a strong emphasis on neuroradiology, with regular exposure to imaging-led discussions and inpatient liaison with the neurology team.

The weekly timetable includes:

• Monday – Morning: Research | Afternoon: Neuro-ophthalmology specialist clinic
• Tuesday – Morning: Neuro-ophthalmology clinic | Afternoon: Research
• Wednesday – Morning: Specialist clinic | Afternoon: Inpatient clinic
• Thursday – Cataract clinic and theatre (non-surgical fellows will be allocated alternative duties)
• Friday – Acute and specialist neuro-ophthalmology clinics

The successful candidate will take part in 8 clinical sessions per week, alongside 2 sessions dedicated to education or research. Clinical sessions are 4 hours in length. There are no regular out-of-hours or on-call commitments. Timetables rotate midway through the post to ensure a broad range of experience.

In addition to clinical work, the successful applicant will engage in:

• Multidisciplinary meetings, particularly in neuroradiology
• Clinical governance activities
• Research and audit projects (with support from senior clinicians)
• Departmental teaching and educational initiatives

The role is well supported with full-time administrative assistance and access to funded study leave, subject to local policies.

The Hospital

This position is based at a large teaching hospital that delivers tertiary care across a wide regional catchment. The ophthalmology department is well resourced, with modern outpatient and diagnostic facilities, and is home to a comprehensive range of sub-specialist services. The team consists of 15 consultant ophthalmologists, along with specialty doctors, orthoptists, optometrists and clinical technicians. The department offers:

• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Heidelberg retinal tomography
• Corneal topography
• Fundus fluorescein and ICG angiography
• Ocular ultrasound
• On-site pre-operative assessments and biometrics

The neuro-ophthalmology service is fully integrated with the Trust’s neurosciences division, which includes inpatient neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology. This strong interdisciplinary setup ensures a highly collaborative and academically enriching environment.

The Location

This post is based in a busy city within the West Midlands, with a large and diverse population. The region offers excellent transport connections and a great selection of local schools, green spaces, restaurants and cultural institutions.

As one of the largest metropolitan areas outside of the capital, the location provides all the benefits of city living, including vibrant communities, wide-ranging amenities and an affordable cost of living - while also being close to more scenic areas for weekend escapes. It is a great location for individuals relocating with families or looking to settle into a dynamic, friendly and well-connected region of the UK.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years full-time postgraduate experience or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Evidence of completed foundation competencies
• Experience in ophthalmology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound clinical judgement and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High levels of professional conduct and integrity

Desirable Criteria:

• FRCOphth or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• Experience in general medicine
• Knowledge of NHS systems and current healthcare priorities
• Understanding of communication dynamics in clinical settings
• Interest in research or teaching activities

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team members can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.