Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology and Cornea)
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in General Ophthalmology, and Cornea for high volume low complexity working within General and Sub‑specialty working within Cornea.
Role Details
The role does not include a cataract theatre, although we do support cataract training. It does include a corneal theatre twice a month with a corneal transplant surgeon.
Scope and Team
This permanent replacement post will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology. It is a service provisional post but we offer training and development support.
The successful appointee will be expected to:
* participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit;
* undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team;
* maintain a principle interest in general ophthalmology and cornea, contributing to the general ophthalmology, corneal, and emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site and associated community hospitals.
Arrangements for the job plan and final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment. The service is employed based on room availability and service provision but is flexible where appropriate.
Team composition: 28 ophthalmologists, 7 specialty doctors (both generalist and sub‑specialist). Ophthalmology services are provided within UHL.
Clinical duties:
* 1x emergency eye casualty session a week is mandatory for all posts within ophthalmology;
* Saturday working may be required, though not displayed or required at present;
* Evening on call for the emergency eye casualty department may be included, but is currently not required; evening working is part of almost all job plans in ophthalmology at UHL.
Strategic Context
Our new strategy (2023‑2030) has four primary goals:
* high‑quality care for all;
* being a great place to work;
* partnerships for impact;
* research and education excellence.
We embed health equality, reducing avoidable differences in healthcare and partnering with communities.
Team values: we are compassionate, proud, inclusive and one team.
Additional information is available 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.
Application deadline – This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026.
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