Specialty Doctor (Med Ret Ophthalmology) Diabetic Eye Screening
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7764540/358-7764540-MSK |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina and Diabetic Eye Screening)
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in Medical Retina Ophthalmology, Intravitreal injections and Diabetic eye screening.
THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE A MINIMUM AN EYE CASUALTY SESSION EVERY WEEK
This is permanent replacement post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have a principle interest in Med Ret and DESP they will be expected to contribute to the eye casualty emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site at the LGH Leicester General hospital and associated community hospitals or GP practices.
Please note, the job description contains a job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment. This is a Service provisional role and while we support development and progression we do have a cohort of patients to deliver and a service to support.
The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, 6x Specialty Doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.
1x Emergency Eye Casualty session a week is mandatory for all posts within Ophthalmology.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next Four years (2026-2030).
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.
Please find further details of the role in the attached job description and person specification.
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.
The department does reserve the right to add the candidate to the evening eye casualty 1 IN 15 on call Rota 1700-1930
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina and Diabetic Eye Screening)
Applications are invited for the permanent post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in Medical Retina Ophthalmology, Intravitreal injections and Diabetic eye screening.
THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE A MINIMUM AN EYE CASUALTY SESSION EVERY WEEK
This is permanent replacement post which will enhance the current establishment of NHS and academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology.
The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have a principle interest in Med Ret and DESP they will be expected to contribute to the eye casualty emergency service on the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) site at the LGH Leicester General hospital and associated community hospitals or GP practices.
Please note, the job description contains a job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment. This is a Service provisional role and while we support development and progression we do have a cohort of patients to deliver and a service to support.
The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, 6x Specialty Doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within the UHL.
1x Emergency Eye Casualty session a week is mandatory for all posts within Ophthalmology.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next Four years (2026-2030).
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.
Please find further details of the role in the attached job description and person specification.
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.
The department does reserve the right to add the candidate to the evening eye casualty 1 IN 15 on call Rota 1700-1930
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026