# Ophthalmology Clinical Fellow - Medical Retina > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmology-clinical-fellow-medical-retina/83eff77b-e002-42d3-b0f9-2b8b8e16ca30 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmology-clinical-fellow-medical-retina/83eff77b-e002-42d3-b0f9-2b8b8e16ca30.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 month fellowship) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T14:22:02.779Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8108031 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8108031?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Trust Grade Fellow in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina) Applications are invited for the above post which offers advanced specialist training in Medical Retina sub-specialty, to be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed-term period of one year. ### Main duties of the job 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 Medical Retina sub-specialty. Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon appointment. The appointee will join an active and enthusiastic team of 28 Ophthalmologists, and 6 specialty doctors both generalist and sub-specialist Ophthalmology services are provided within UHL. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Adequate training in Ophthalmology - Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan. - Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems - Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. - Emergency eye casualty experience - Extensive experience in Medical Retina **Desirable** - Evidence of a special interest in Medical Retina and expertise that complements those of other doctors in the Department - Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview **Desirable** - Higher academic qualification (fellowship/s within the subspecialty) ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). **Desirable** - Evidence of management and administration experience. - Management training on an accredited course. ### Planning and organisation skills **Essential** - Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues - To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. **Desirable** - High standard of presentation both written and verbal - Demonstrable track record of successful change management - Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [jd/ps (pdf, 600.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10402858) - [jd/ps (pdf, 656.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10402871) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.