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Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Eye Casualty, 1 session per week) Job ref 358-7764540-MSK

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Hospital Town Leicester Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/03/2026 23:59

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina and Diabetic Eye Screening)

Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in Medical Retina Ophthalmology, Intravitreal injections and Diabetic eye screening.

THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE A MINIMUM AN EYE CASUALTY SESSION EVERY WEEK

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

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 principal interest in Med Ret and DESP and will be expected to contribute to the eye casualty emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site at the LGH Leicester General hospital and associated community hospitals or GP practices.

Please note, the job description contains a 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 and progression we do have a cohort of patients to deliver and a service to support.

The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, 6x 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.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next Four years (2026-2030).

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.

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.

The department does reserve the right to add the candidate to the evening eye casualty 1 IN 15 on call Rota 1700-1930

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
• Higher academic qualification (fellowship/s within the subspecialty)

• Adequate training in Ophthalmology
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Emergency eye casualty experience
• Extensive experience in medical retina
• Evidence of a special interest in Medical Retina and expertise that complements those of other doctors in the Department
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.

• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Mr Banerjee - Vr Consultant and Head of Service

Vasileios Konidaris - Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medical Retina and Med Ret lead