Job summary
Required to fill this post within the Ophthalmology
Department at St Jamess University Hospital.
The
primary objectives of this post are to support and develop local capacity
within the medical retina service.
In
addition the post holder will contribute to the overall function of the
ophthalmology department by supporting all colleagues and points of service
delivery as required. As part of this, the consultant will provide clinical
leadership and drive service improvement, efficiency and innovation in their
area of specialism.
The
post holder will be expected to engage fully in all aspects of clinical audit,
clinical governance and patient experience pertaining to their area of
specialism.
INTERVIEWS
WILL BE HELD: Monday 15 December 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess
FRCOphth (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or
within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training
programme within the UK or have attained CESR.
In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should
have established skills in Ophthalmology
and Medical Retina services. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share.
If
shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
The future of Medical Retina services in the UK and its relevance in
Leeds
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Ophthalmology department at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the very best care to all our patients
through delivery of high quality clinically services underpinned by excellent
research, innovation and teaching. This replacement post has a focus on the
sub-speciality of medical retina, placing the post -holder at the heart of both
a busy service for the local population and a highly specialised service with a
thriving research portfolio for the region.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The primary objectives of this post are to
support and develop local capacity within the medical retina service.
In addition the post holder will contribute
to the overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting all
colleagues and points of service delivery as required. As part of this, the
consultant will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement,
efficiency and innovation in their area of specialism.
The post holder will be expected to engage
fully in all aspects of clinical audit, clinical governance and patient
experience pertaining to their area of specialism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Ophthalmology department at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the very best care to all our patients
through delivery of high quality clinically services underpinned by excellent
research, innovation and teaching. This replacement post has a focus on the
sub-speciality of medical retina, placing the post -holder at the heart of both
a busy service for the local population and a highly specialised service with a
thriving research portfolio for the region.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The primary objectives of this post are to
support and develop local capacity within the medical retina service.
In addition the post holder will contribute
to the overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting all
colleagues and points of service delivery as required. As part of this, the
consultant will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement,
efficiency and innovation in their area of specialism.
The post holder will be expected to engage
fully in all aspects of clinical audit, clinical governance and patient
experience pertaining to their area of specialism.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR. International applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or FRCOphth equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic conditions.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Medical Retina.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students, postgraduate doctors and non-medical colleagues.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Prior experience in multicentre clinical research and experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Experience of implementing change in clinical practice in light of clinical audit findings
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR. International applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or FRCOphth equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Ophthalmic conditions.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in Medical Retina.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Ophthalmology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students, postgraduate doctors and non-medical colleagues.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Prior experience in multicentre clinical research and experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Experience of implementing change in clinical practice in light of clinical audit findings
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.
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.
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).
