Trust Neuro-ophthalmology Fellow (ST3) | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £65,048 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7526199/358-7526199-MSK |
Summary
The post is for a Clinical Fellow (SpR grade) in Ophthalmology, with an interest in Neuro-ophthalmology. This post is designed to provide higher sub-speciality training in Neuro-ophthalmology primarily based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The post is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed-term period of one year.
The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the Ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million. The successful applicant will acquire advanced skills in the latest oculoplastic techniques. The Fellow inNeuro-ophthalmologywill have the opportunity to participate in the care of all patients requiring tertiary referral expertise from this catchment area and from surrounding areas.
The post is suitable for an Ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise inNeuro-ophthalmology.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, 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.
• To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest inNeuro-ophthalmologyis required.
• To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
• To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics.
• 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 CBU management 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 care of patients and be responsible 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 Division and Clinical Business Unit.
• 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 be an integral part of the Fellow Eye Casualty oncall rota for evenings and weekends
• To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.
• To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025