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Required to fill this replacement post within the Ophthalmic Department at the St Jamess University Hospital. This post is a 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Ophthalmologist, with special interests in Vitreo Retinal and General services. This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Vitreo Retinal & General Ophthalmology teams. The post will be based at St Jamess University Hospital with work at surrounding hospital sites incorporated into the varied job plan.
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Applicants should have established skills in Ophthalmology and be interested in working in a fast-paced Ophthalmology department within a large teaching hospital. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. We are looking for a dynamic individual to fill this Consultant post within the department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, one of the leading health care institutions in the world, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. The successful applicant should possess FrcOphth or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Vitro retinal surgery and its related specialties including emergency ophthalmology. Complex cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation on: Your last 100 surgical cases audit and innovative ways to tackle the Vitreo retinal backlog.
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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.
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This advert is for Consultant in Ophthalmology (VR) - CON 965 with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 to £145,478 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Jun 2026.
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