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Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
12+ years of medical practice with 4 years of post graduate training (2 of which within ophthalmology)
- Experience
Documented competencies in key areas of basic specialist practice.
- Experience
Ability to work unsupervised.
- Experience
Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management.
- Experience
Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes.
- Experience
Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: -Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- Experience
Show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date
- Training & Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Training & Qualifications
MRCS (or equivalent FRCS) Ophthalmology
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- Communication and Relationship skills
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- Communication and Relationship skills
Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Communication and Relationship skills
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Communication and Relationship skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
- Communication and Relationship skills
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding Excellent interpersonal skills
- Other requirements specific to the role
IT Literate
- Other requirements specific to the role
Commitment to digital transformation
- Other requirements specific to the role
Flexibility with clinic slots, F2F to Virtual
- Other requirements specific to the role
Commitment to transforming
- Other requirements specific to the role
Ophthalmology pathways including virtual working (incl Glaucoma review)
- Other requirements specific to the role
Use of UHL guidance for treat + discharge
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training & Qualifications
Intercalated Honours Bsc Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. MD/MS or equivalent
- Other requirements specific to the role
Understanding of UHL acute site working, in particular Ophthalmology
Job overview
Applicants are invited for the the role of General Practitioner with Special Interest in Ophthalmology. The role will deliver an ophthalmology service at the UHL Community hospitals (UHLiC).
The post holder will be competent in Ophthalmology procedures and clinics and will be accountable to the Consultant Ophthalmology team. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, clinically effective care that contributes to prioritising positive patient outcomes and experiences. The post holder will also need to support transformation within the service including the introduction of digital systems/ efficient ways of working.
Main duties of the job
- To provide care closer to home by delivering outpatient appointments in UHLiC - increasing workforce and capacity and freeing up UHL acute site capacity for appointments
- Supporting secondary care clinics by providing a holistic view, knowledge of community services and community clinical pathways for patients.
- Supporting the reduction in secondary care backlogs and reduced waiting times
- The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for the Good Medical Practice. · Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director/ Service Lead.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required
- Review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director/Head of Service for Ophthalmology.
- Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
- Work closely with the Directorate in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for both the job description, person specification and the main responsibilities of this role.
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.
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This advert is for Ophthalmology GPwSI - Post Accreditation with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £104,401 - £115,341 N/A. The contract type is Permanent: Pro rata-full time contract 40H per week. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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