Consultant in Ophthalmology (GED/MR)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Ophthalmology to join their innovative team in Leeds. This role focuses on genetic eye disease and medical retina, offering a unique opportunity to engage in clinical research while delivering exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic environment, contributing to both clinical excellence and research advancements. This position allows for flexible working arrangements, catering to both full-time and part-time applicants. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and advancing medical knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Accreditation in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
• Experience in genetic eye disease and medical retina management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical services in genetic eye disease and medical retina.
• Support and develop local and regional clinics for genetic eye disease.

Skills

Clinical Research

Genetic Eye Disease

Medical Retina

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

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Consultant in Ophthalmology (GED/MR), Leeds

Client:

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

77919cdcc20f

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the genetic eye disease and medical retina service within the Ophthalmology Department at St James's University Hospital. This post will deliver 10 PAs, with a focus on genetic eye disease, and includes time to participate in and develop clinical research projects. The post is based at St James's University Hospital but will include working at other LTHT sites and neighbouring NHS Trusts when required.

The successful applicant should possess accreditation in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (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 in the UK. All other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Wednesday 25 September 2024

Main duties of the job

Applicants should have knowledge, skills, and clinical experience in genetic eye disease, medical retina, and clinical research. The department is actively involved in clinical research, and the successful applicant will have dedicated time to support existing genetic eye disease research projects, including gene therapy, and to develop future projects.

Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and service development are essential.

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:

How would I enhance the local and regional service for patients with genetic eye disease?

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or outpatient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits, and 1,050,000 outpatient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites, all linked by the same vision, philosophy, and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:

• Patient-centred
• Fair
• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Empowered

We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:

1. The best for patient safety, quality, and experience
2. The best place to work
3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research, and innovation
4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially sustainable

Job description

Job responsibilities

In relation to this post, the Ophthalmology department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals strives to offer the very best care to all our patients through the delivery of high-quality clinical services underpinned by excellent research, innovation, and teaching. This role combines each element in the subspecialties of genetic eye disease and medical retina, placing the post-holder at the heart of both a busy service for the local population and a highly specialised commissioned service with a thriving research portfolio for the region.

Objectives of the post

The primary objectives are to support and develop the local and regional clinics for patients with genetic eye disease, the basic science and clinical research portfolio, and to increase routine medical retina capacity.

The post holder will contribute to the overall function of the ophthalmology department by supporting colleagues and service points as required. They will provide clinical leadership and drive service improvement, efficiency, and innovation in their area of expertise. Engagement in clinical audit, governance, and patient experience is expected.

Person Specification

Management & Interpersonal Skills

• Understanding of current NHS issues
• Well organized with good time management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to and work within a team
• Attendance at recognized management courses
• High level of clinical experience and competence in ophthalmic conditions
• Specialized training in Genetic Eye disease and some competence in medical retina management
• Evidence of career progression
• Experience with MDT review and interpretation of genetic testing results

Qualifications

• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC registration at appointment with a current license to practice (GMC number must be included)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Up-to-date and fit to practice safely

Further Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, or international registration following GMC process

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit

• Completed recognized ophthalmology training program
• Evidence of ability to conduct medical research
• Experience in training medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Participation in clinical audit
• Good Clinical Practice certification
• Experience supervising research by junior staff
• Attendance at appraisal and teaching workshops