Trust Grade Doctor in Glaucoma

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds

On-site

GBP 54,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting applications for the Trust Doctor (Glaucoma) within the Department of Ophthalmology. The role is based at Seacroft Hospital with sessions at St James's University Hospital, starting Nov/Dec 2026.

The post requires GMC registration and a license to practice by the start date, with at least four years of higher specialist training or FRCOphth and a strong commitment to patient care, teaching and research.

Qualifications

Must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice by start date.
Interest in glaucoma and ability to develop autonomy with supervision.
Ability to assess patients and contribute to management of glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide a varied clinical role across glaucoma clinics and ARC.
Work with Consultants and GMU technicians within a multidisciplinary team.
Engage in teaching, professional development and quality improvement activities.
Contribute to the Department's research portfolio and clinical governance.

Skills

GMC registration

Glaucoma interest

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Education

Higher specialist training in ophthalmology

Job description

We are inviting applications for the position of Trust Doctor in Glaucoma within the Department of Ophthalmology at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is due to commence in Nov/Dec 2026. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Main duties of the job

Join the Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Trust Specialty Doctor, primarily based at Seacroft Hospital, with some sessions at St Jamess University Hospital. Supporting our Consultant team in delivering a high‑quality tertiary Glaucoma service, you will enjoy a varied clinical role spanning Glaucoma clinics and the Ophthalmology Acute Referral Clinic (ARC), working closely with our Glaucoma Monitoring Unit (GMU) technicians and wider multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed ophthalmologist with a strong passion for delivering outstanding patient care and advancing their clinical practice. Whether you are a post‑CCT doctor or an experienced ophthalmologist with FRCOphth (or equivalent) and at least four years of higher specialist training, you will be supported to develop increasing autonomy while contributing to our active research portfolio and innovative teaching hospital environment. Join us at Leeds and be part of a collaborative team committed to patient‑centred care, professional development and improving ophthalmic services.

About us

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. We will do this through delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Simon Dewsbery Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma Email: s.dewsbery@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 2064738 Shortlisting Date: 08/10/26 Interview Date: October 2026

Our Glaucoma team offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and experience within a friendly, supportive and forward‑thinking ophthalmology service. You will work alongside experienced consultants, senior clinicians and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, gaining broad exposure to the assessment and management of patients with glaucoma. We pride ourselves on a collaborative working environment where teaching, professional development and high‑quality patient care are valued, with opportunities to build confidence in both outpatient and surgical aspects of glaucoma care.

What makes our team special is our supportive atmosphere and commitment to helping colleagues develop their skills and achieve their career goals. As a Trust Doctor, you will be welcomed as an integral member of the team, with access to regular teaching, clinical supervision and opportunities to take part in departmental activities and quality improvement. If you are enthusiastic about ophthalmology, keen to expand your glaucoma experience and would like to work in a team that values learning, collaboration and excellent patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor with an interest in ophthalmology and a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care. You will bring:

Relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology, ideally with an interest in glaucoma.
A commitment to developing your clinical knowledge and practical skills in glaucoma.
The ability to assess patients effectively and contribute to the management of glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A commitment to safe, compassionate and patient‑centred care.
Enthusiasm for teaching, learning and continuing professional development.
An ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment and prioritise workload appropriately.
An interest in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
Professionalism, reliability and a positive approach to working within the team.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential