• Job Description

  Req#: C9298-MED-760?language=en&page=28&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  THE LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

  Fellow in Oculoplastics, Department of Ophthalmology

  Grade: Trust (post CCT or equivalent)

  Hours: Full time (40 hours/week)

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust

  We are inviting applications for our Oculoplastics Fellowship at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Ophthalmology. Applications are welcomed for this post, which is full time, however part time applicants may be considered. This position would suit a doctor who has demonstrable interest in Oculoplastics with prior training in higher specialty Oculoplastics surgery. Competence in cataract surgery is desirable but not essential.

  The post will be for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months.

  Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of appointment.

  Enquiries should be directed to Prof Bernard Chang (bernard.chang@nhs.net)or Mr George Kalantzis (george.kalantzis@nhs.net)Oculoplastics Consultants, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Mr Sreedhar Jyothi (sreedharjyothi@nhs.net) Miss Gabriella Guevara (gabriella.guevara@nhs.net), Interview date: TBCvia MS Teams

  Main duties of the job

  DUTIES OF THE POST

  To deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

  Ensure provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre, inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions

  Accept and manage acute referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

  Make referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

  Contribute to departmental meetings

  Contribute to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology department.

  The post holder will spend up to 12 months working in the Ophthalmology Department in SJUH.

  The post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and will also see casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

  The objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in Oculoplastics ophthalmology.

  By the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident in the medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics conditions.

  The post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.

  About us

  The Leeds Teaching Hospitals provide ophthalmic care to the local population of approximately 780,000 in Leeds and a regional population of up to 5.4 million in surrounding areas of West Yorkshire. The trust operates seven hospitals across five sites, including St James's University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.

  The oculoplastics department in Leeds is predominantly based at St Jamess University hospital (SJUH). Surgery and Acute Services take place at St James Hospital, the General Infirmary at Leeds and Wharfedale hospital. We also offer a joint thyroid/endocrine outpatient services in Beckett Wing, SJUH Hospital. We perform a wide range of surgery including collaboration with the maxillofacial, Mohs, ENT and neurointervention teams.

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £70,425 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9298-MED-760

  Job locations

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease. Subspecialty experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential. Further experience of managing more routine surgical conditions like ectropion, entropion and simple lid lesions is essential.

  DUTIES OF THE POST

  To deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

  Ensure provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre, inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions

  Accept and manage acute referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

  Make referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

  Contribute to departmental meetings

  Contribute to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology department.

  The post holder will spend up to 12 months working in the Ophthalmology Department in SJUH.

  The post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and will also see casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

  The objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in Oculoplastics ophthalmology.

  By the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident in the medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics conditions.

  The post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.

  LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  The post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a post CCT ophthalmologist/trust grade Dr.

  TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

  The post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio of the department.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease. Subspecialty experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential. Further experience of managing more routine surgical conditions like ectropion, entropion and simple lid lesions is essential.

  DUTIES OF THE POST

  To deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub speciality care for adult patients, at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

  Ensure provision of a high standard of care to patients in operating theatre, inpatients, day cases and outpatients for both acute and elective conditions

  Accept and manage acute referrals from other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

  Make referrals to other specialists, departments and hospitals in a timely and appropriate manner

  Contribute to departmental meetings

  Contribute to quality improvement, research, teaching and new developments within the Ophthalmology department.

  The post holder will spend up to 12 months working in the Ophthalmology Department in SJUH.

  The post holder may be expected to cover on-call duties and will also see casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

  The objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in Oculoplastics ophthalmology.

  By the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident in the medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics conditions.

  The post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.

  LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  The post-holder will be carefully supported throughout the first month of the tenure but will be expected to develop more autonomous working patterns as experience grows. The post-holder will be working at the level of a post CCT ophthalmologist/trust grade Dr.

  TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

  The post holder will be encouraged to contribute to the active research portfolio of the department.

  Person Specification

  Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  Essential

  • Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
  • demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated as outlined in person spec
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resusc

  Clinical Experience and Career Progression

  Essential

  • 36 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent experience if from overseas, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
  • demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease
  • Subspecialty experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential.
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training

  Desirable

  • Experience in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic emergencies

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

  Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
  • Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
  • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives

  Desirable

  • Able to perform routine oculoplastic procedures

  Person Specification

  Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  Essential

  • Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
  • demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated as outlined in person spec
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resusc

  Clinical Experience and Career Progression

  Essential

  • 36 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent experience if from overseas, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
  • demonstrate a high level of motivation for the subjects of oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease
  • Subspecialty experience, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital conditions in the out-patient setting is essential.
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training

  Desirable

  • Experience in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic emergencies

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

  Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
  • Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
  • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives

  Desirable

  • Able to perform routine oculoplastic procedures

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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