• Job Description

  Req#: C9358-25-0432?language=en&page=814&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology)Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in General Ophthalmology, Cataracts and Non-Surgical Glaucoma for High volume low complexity working.

  THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE A MINIMUM A 1 CATARACT THEATRE LIST

  This is permanent replacement post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have a principle interest in Gen Ophthalmology and Glaucoma and Cataracts, they will be expected to contribute to the General Ophthalmology and emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site and associated community hospitals.

  Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment. This is a Service provisional role and while we support development we do have a cohort of patients to deliver.

  The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, 7x Specialty Doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.

  1x Emergency Eye Casualty session a week is mandatory for all posts within Ophthalmology. This post does include 1x Saturday operating session per month.

  About us

  Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

  We have four primary goals:

  high-quality care for all,

  being a great place to work,

  partnerships for impact, and

  research and education excellence

  And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

  Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  we are compassionate,

  we are proud,

  we are inclusive, and

  we are one team

  This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialty Doctor

  Salary

  £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  358-7136926-MSK

  Job locations

  Leicester Royal Hospital

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find further details of the role in the attached job description and person specification.

  Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.

  As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.

  Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at the disclosures website.

  The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicestershire. It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please find further details of the role in the attached job description and person specification.

  Applicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date have a certificate of completion of specialist training.

  As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.

  Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at the disclosures website.

  The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicestershire. It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS/MRCS

  Motivation

  Essential

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • Desire to develop the post further

  Experience/Ability

  Essential

  • 4 years full time post graduate training or equivalent, at least 2 years as Ophthalmology trainee
  • Career progression

  Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to sub-specialty Uveitis

  Management

  Essential

  • Ability to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors
  • Ability to cope in stressful situations

  Desirable

  • Evidence of management and administrative experience

  Personality

  Essential

  • Good communication skills

  Desirable

  • Leadership qualifications

  Audit

  Essential

  • Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

  Desirable

  • Completion of formal audit courses

  Research

  Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care

  Desirable

  • Practical experience of participation in research projects

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MBBS/MRCS

  Motivation

  Essential

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • Desire to develop the post further

  Experience/Ability

  Essential

  • 4 years full time post graduate training or equivalent, at least 2 years as Ophthalmology trainee
  • Career progression

  Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to sub-specialty Uveitis

  Management

  Essential

  • Ability to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors
  • Ability to cope in stressful situations

  Desirable

  • Evidence of management and administrative experience

  Personality

  Essential

  • Good communication skills

  Desirable

  • Leadership qualifications

  Audit

  Essential

  • Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes

  Desirable

  • Completion of formal audit courses

  Research

  Essential

  • Understanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care

  Desirable

  • Practical experience of participation in research projects

  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

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  Leicester Royal Hospital

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

  Address

  Leicester Royal Hospital

  Leicester

  LE1 5WW

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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