Locum Consultant
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | C9298-MED-957 |
Summary
This locum consultant post offers the opportunity to work within one of the largest and most highly regarded ophthalmology departments inthe UK, delivering specialist care in Medical Retina and Uveitis at a major tertiary referral centre. Specialist Clinical Practice The post holder will manage a wide spectrum of complex retinal and inflammatory eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and complex uveitis. The role includes delivering specialist interventions such as intravitreal injections, retinal laser treatments and immunomodulatory therapy management, offering a varied and clinically rewarding workload. Work in a Major Regional Referral Centre Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides tertiary-level ophthalmology services to patients across West Yorkshire and beyond, meaning the successful candidate will be involved in the management of complex cases referred from across the region. The role also contributes to urgent pathways for sight-threatening retinal and inflammatory conditions, working closely with acute ophthalmology services. Collaborative Multidisciplinary Environment You will work as part of a large and supportive consultant team, alongside subspecialists in medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, cornea and uveitis. The role also involves close collaboration with rheumatology, immunology, primary care and other specialties to support patients with systemic inflammatory disease affecting the eye. Teaching and Academic Opportunities As a major teaching hospital with strong links to the University of Leeds, the department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education. The post holder will contribute to training ophthalmology trainees, fellows and other healthcare professionals, and may participate in teaching linked to the medical school. Research and Innovation The Trust has a strong commitment to clinical research and innovation, supported by partnerships with the University of Leeds and national research programmes. Consultants are encouraged to participate in clinical trials, applied health research and innovation in ophthalmology, helping to shape future patient care. Service Development and Quality Improvement Applicants will have opportunities to contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives, supporting the continuous evolution of Medical Retina and Uveitis services and improving patient pathways. Leadership and Professional Development Consultants at the Trust are recognised as clinical leaders and are supported to contribute to areas such as education, governance, research and service improvement. New consultants joining the Trust are also supported through mentoring programmes and professional development opportunities. Overall, this role offers the chance to work within a high-volume, academically active department, managing complex cases, contributing to regional specialist services, and working with a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.