Job summary
We
are inviting applications for our Fellow vacancy (Trust Doctor) at The Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Ophthalmology. Applications
are welcomed for this post, which could be held as either full time or part
time. This position would suit a senior higher surgical trainee or post-CCT
doctor who has to demonstrable interest in Corneal & Refractive surgery.
Competence in cataract surgery and the ability to supervise junior colleagues
is expected.
The
post is available from mid August 2026 and will be for a maximum of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
Out-patient clinics, Corneal and
cataract operating sessions and therapeutic and refractive laser theatre
Supervision of patients
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Referrals to other specialists,
departments and hospitals are timely and appropriate
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Trust
To contribute to research, teaching
and new developments within the Ophthalmology department. The post holder will
be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research
programs on going in the department.
In addition to the clinical skills,
the post holder will be actively involved in research and publication.
The post holder will also be expected
to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital
Departments and the wider Trust.
The post holder will assist in
providing service alongside the consultant team, this will include clinics,
theatre sessions and Acute Referral Clinic
About us
The
Eye Department is based at St James University Hospital, Leeds with
Ophthalmology Services also held at Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital.
There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The team also
trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region. We have recently moved
into a new outpatient department which has provided us which much more space
for patients and clinicians.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub-speciality Corneal &
refractive care for adult patients at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ensure provision of a high standard
of care to patients
Accept and manage 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. Although the focus will be
within the corneal service, the post holder will also be expected to cover the
Acute Referral Service seeing general Ophthalmology emergencies and patients.
The
objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in Corneal
& refractive ophthalmology.
By
the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident in
the assessment, diagnosis and management of Corneal & refractive patients.
There will also be opportunities to be involved in the departments clinical
research portfolio.
The
post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of
management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
deliver a wide range of Ophthalmology care and sub-speciality Corneal &
refractive care for adult patients at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ensure provision of a high standard
of care to patients
Accept and manage 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. Although the focus will be
within the corneal service, the post holder will also be expected to cover the
Acute Referral Service seeing general Ophthalmology emergencies and patients.
The
objectives for the year would be to further train the post holder in Corneal
& refractive ophthalmology.
By
the end of the 12 months, the post holder would be expected to be confident in
the assessment, diagnosis and management of Corneal & refractive patients.
There will also be opportunities to be involved in the departments clinical
research portfolio.
The
post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of
management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.
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 the time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Desirable
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Research or teaching qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years of a higher surgical training course in ophthalmology
- Completed at least one 6 month period of corneal training within a higher surgical training scheme after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in
- Evidence of achievement of ST4 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Evidence of independent cataract surgery with the ability to supervise others and manage complications
- Previous experience in Corneal surgery
- Experience in managing paediatric patients including anterior segment pathology
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 the time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Desirable
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of appointment.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Research or teaching qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years of a higher surgical training course in ophthalmology
- Completed at least one 6 month period of corneal training within a higher surgical training scheme after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in
- Evidence of achievement of ST4 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Evidence of independent cataract surgery with the ability to supervise others and manage complications
- Previous experience in Corneal surgery
- Experience in managing paediatric patients including anterior segment pathology
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).
