Trust Doctor (ST6+)

Smart Motors Toyota; Leeds; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trust Doctor in Ophthalmology to join their expansive team at one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts. This role involves managing various sub-specialties, including oculoplastics and glaucoma, and offers lucrative professional growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be eligible for GMC registration, positioned to deliver high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full GMC registration with current licence.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
• Subspecialty experience in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Independent decision-maker in general ophthalmology.
• Flexible to meet service demands across sub-specialties.
• Review casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Cataract surgery

Clinical judgment

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Job description

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Job Summary

Trust Doctor in Ophthalmology

Grade: Trust (post CCT or equivalent)

Hours: Full time (approx 40hours/week)

We are looking for a dedicated and approachable Trust Doctor to join our team in managing ophthalmology services within Leeds. This position would suit a post-CCT doctor who has demonstrable interest in all areas of Ophthalmology with prior training in a higher specialty area. Competence in cataract surgery is also desirable.

Our Ophthalmology department is a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering world-class eye care. We provide specialist services across our centres at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, benefiting from significant investment in recent years to enhance patient care and service delivery. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, we are dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in ophthalmology, offering exciting opportunities for both staff development and improved patient outcomes.

The job comprises a mix of General Ophthalmology work, Ophthalmic Emergencies, a range of sub-speciality work but more specifically Oculoplastics and Glaucoma, Intravitreal Injections, YAG and Retinal Laser. There will be some, but limited, theatre opportunities.

The post requires an immediate start and is a temporary position for 6 months only with no opportunity for extension. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of appointment.

Main duties of the job

This is a General Ophthalmology job and you will be a independent decision maker with support from the wider Consultant Team. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to meet the demands of the Service and work accross a range of sub-specialities as needed.

The post holder will also be expected to develop a deeper understanding of management issues within Teaching Hospital Departments and the wider Trust.

More specific information on the role can be found in the attached Job Description document.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the UK, providing healthcare services to a population of over 1.5 million people. The Ophthalmology department at LTHT is one of the largest in the region, providing a full range of general and specialist eye care services. We are a leading tertiary referral centre, delivering cutting-edge treatments across subspecialties including glaucoma, medical and surgical retina, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, uveitis, oculoplastics, and paediatric ophthalmology. The department benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, including the latest imaging and laser technology, modern surgical theatres, and a well-equipped research unit. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working, we collaborate closely with optometrists, orthoptists, and specialist nursing teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,425 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9298-25-0023

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

This is a General Ophthalmology job and you will be a independent decision maker with support from the wider Consultant Team. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to meet the demands of the Service and work accross a range of sub-specialities as needed.

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 may be expected to cover on-call duties and also frequently review casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

This is a General Ophthalmology job and you will be a independent decision maker with support from the wider Consultant Team. The post holder will be expected to be flexible to meet the demands of the Service and work accross a range of sub-specialities as needed.

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 may be expected to cover on-call duties and also frequently review casualty and general ophthalmology patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• 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
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicati
• Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application
  
  

Desirable

• 36 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Subspecialty experience in one or more ophthalmic sub-specialities, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions in the out-patient setting.
• Knowledge and experience of current imaging and surveillance modalities in Ophthalmology.
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute presentations in the emergency setting.
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems, prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• At least 4 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
  
  

Desirable

• Further experience of managing surgical patients, including their post-operative review.
• Experience in delivering laser procedures such as YAG laser peripheral iridotomy, argon laser peripheral iridoplasty, focal laser, retinal laser
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Subspecialty experience in one or more ophthalmic sub-specialities, to include assessment, diagnosis and management of conditions in the out-patient setting.
• Knowledge and experience of current imaging and surveillance modalities in Ophthalmology.
• Experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of acute presentations in the emergency setting.
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems, prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• At least 4 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
  
  

Desirable

• Further experience of managing surgical patients, including their post-operative review.
• Experience in delivering laser procedures such as YAG laser peripheral iridotomy, argon laser peripheral iridoplasty, focal laser, retinal laser
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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