Consultant Ophthalmologist - Oculo Plastics | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in Oculo Plastics. The role involves high clinical standards in patient management, participating in multidisciplinary case conferences, and delivering services in outpatient and emergency settings. Ideal candidates must have GMC registration or be nearing completion of specialist training. This offers a chance to join a committed and enthusiastic team focusing on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of completion of specialist training.
• Enhanced police record disclosure required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in patient management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Deliver outpatient and emergency Ophthalmology services.

Skills

Management of patients

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and training

Clinical governance

Education

GMC specialist registration or CCT

Job description

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST WITH AN INTEREST IN OCULO PLASTICS

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients.
• To promote new ways of working and co‑ordinating care for patients in the community and to 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.
• To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
• Teaching, research and administration.
• To proactively develop the service.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Deliver outpatients and Corneal Graft operating service.

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).

• high‑quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• 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.

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintenance of one's continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. 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.
• To undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programme appropriate to the role.
• To provide support when needed in the emergency eye department.
• To be a point of escalation when the emergency department requires senior consultant advice.
• To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
• To provide Consultant Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Outpatient procedure lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester and in peripheral units.
• To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other consultant Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of outpatient procedure lists and outpatient clinics.
• To provide emergency Ophthalmology services to patients in Leicestershire on the on‑call rota.
• To 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.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
• To actively participate in audit.
• To 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.
• To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
• To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department and CMG.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s “Critical Incident Policy,” are reported in a timely manner.
• To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and CMG.
• To support allied health professionals in their development.
• To provide a minimum of one 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.