Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Senior Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology and Strabismus

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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 February 2027.

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.

Further information is available from Mr M Parulekar (Fellowship director) -

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.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0‑25 years old.

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.

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.

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or Equivalent
• Higher Degree

• 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
• Experience of participating in a specialist paediatric ophthalmology service.
• Evidence of speaking at national and international meetings

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.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust