Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculo Plastics

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Oculo Plastics. The ideal candidate will maintain high clinical standards, supervise staff, and work within a large Ophthalmology team. Applicants must have full GMC registration and relevant specialist training. This permanent position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team providing specialized patient care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Supportive team structure

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training.
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in patient management.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of outpatient clinics.

Skills

Extensive experience in Ophthalmology

Ability to motivate and develop staff

Demonstrable communication skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

FRCOphth or Equivalent

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculo Plastics

Closing date: 10 December 2025

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The post is for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Oculo Plastics. This is a permanent post in the Musculoskeletal and Specialist Surgery CMG (MSS) and the Ophthalmology services are based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

The post holder will be joining the Ophthalmic Oculo Plastics unit which consists of three full-time Consultants, three Oculo Plastics fellows, and three specialist corneal nurses. We offer super‑specialised clinics including Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Lids.

The appointee will have a principle interest in Oculo Plastics Ophthalmology and they will be expected to contribute to the Oculo Plastics Ophthalmology service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site and associated community hospitals and community sites. Participation on the on‑call rota and in the eye casualty department is essential.

Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
• Share responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of patients with colleagues.
• Promote new ways of working and co‑ordinating care for patients in the community and ensure that the services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
• Teaching, research and administration.
• Proactively develop the service.
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Deliver outpatients and Corneal Graft operating service.

About us

Working For Your Organisation

Our new strategy, ‘Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities’ was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).

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.

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to revalidate successfully. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to the role.
• Provide support when needed in the emergency eye department.
• Act as a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
• Provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
• Provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester and in peripheral units.
• Work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
• Provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients in Leicestershire on the on‑call rota.
• Ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
• Ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. Actively participate in audit.
• Work with the Clinical Management Group (CMG) team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match – this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
• Provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• Work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department and CMG.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
• Participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• Undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and CMG.
• Support allied health professionals in their development.
• Provide a minimum of 1x session a week in the emergency eye department.

The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 27 Ophthalmologists who work at the Leicester Royal infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and community hospital sites including Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Melton, Market Harborough, Oakham and several community GP sites.

The Ophthalmology Service in UHL is currently providing patient care specialising in the areas of Medical retina, Uveitis, Oculoplastics, Lacrimal, Cornea, Glaucoma, Vitreoretinal surgery, Neuro Ophthalmology and Paediatric Ophthalmology.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• FRCOphth or Equivalent
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• ASTO/Fellowship

Experience / Clinical Skills

• Extensive relevant experience in Ophthalmology including
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
• Fellowship trained in Cornea
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Subspecialty interest in Corneal Ophthalmology

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non‑medical staff.
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Management

• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
• Flexible.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.

Audit

• Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
• Completion of formal courses in audit.
• Published Audit.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically.
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Communication Skills

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.

Teaching

• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust