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 a 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 ongoing 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 with much more space for patients and clinicians.
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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 department's 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
* 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
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