Consultant in Ophthalmology (VR) - CON 965
Required to fill this replacement post within the Ophthalmic Department at the St James University Hospital. This is a 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with special interests in Vitreoretinal and General services. The post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Vitreoretinal & General Ophthalmology teams. The post will be based at St James University Hospital, with work at surrounding hospital sites incorporated into the varied job plan.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have established skills in Ophthalmology and be interested in working in a fast‑paced Ophthalmology department within a large teaching hospital. Excellent communication and team‑working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill this Consultant post within the department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, one of the leading health care institutions in the world, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. 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. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Vitreoretinal surgery and its related specialties including emergency ophthalmology, complex cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. 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 your last 100 surgical cases audit and innovative ways to tackle the Vitreoretinal backlog.
Job responsibilities
Interviews will be held: Tuesday 23 June 2026.
* Support Regional Emergency VR Services – Contribute to the 24/7 emergency VR on‑call rota, ensuring timely assessment and surgical intervention for urgent referrals from within the trust and surrounding hospitals.
* Deliver High‑Quality Clinical Care – Provide expert management of both elective and emergency vitreoretinal conditions, including performing complex retinal surgery and leading VR outpatient clinics.
* Contribute to Service Development and Innovation – Participate in the ongoing development of the VR service, supporting improvements in clinical pathways, efficiency, and integration with medical retina and urgent care services.
* Promote Education and Training – Supervise and mentor ophthalmology trainees, fellows, and other healthcare professionals, maintaining the trust’s commitment to high‑quality postgraduate education.
* Engage in Clinical Governance and Audit – Participate in audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities to ensure safe, evidence‑based practice and compliance with national standards.
* Support Research and Academic Activity – Engage with research and teaching in collaboration with the University of Leeds, contributing to the trust’s academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.
* Enhance Multidisciplinary and Regional Collaboration – Work closely with colleagues across subspecialties, primary care, and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) to deliver coordinated and patient‑centred retinal care.
About Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. Central to it all is The Leeds Way, our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Our values are patient‑centred, collaborative, fair, accountable, and empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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.
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