# Trust Oculoplastics Fellow (ST3+) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-oculoplastics-fellow-st3/275893b7-c434-4883-b6b7-bdb83e5c6279 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-oculoplastics-fellow-st3/275893b7-c434-4883-b6b7-bdb83e5c6279.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (12 months Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T09:01:05.478Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v7967387 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7967387?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This post offers advanced specialist training in Oculoplastics, and will be primarily based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.  Some clinical work may be undertaken at other sites such as the EMPCC. The post is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed-term period of one year. ### Main duties of the job The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the Ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million.  The successful applicant will acquire advanced skills in the latest oculoplastic techniques. The Fellow in Oculoplastics will have the opportunity to participate in the care of all patients requiring tertiary referral expertise from this catchment area and from surrounding areas. The post is suitable for an Ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT.  It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise in Oculoplastics. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Oculoplastics is required. - To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester. - To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics. - To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance ‘Duties of a Doctor’ are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. - To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. - To actively participate in audit. - To work with the CBU management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. - To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice. - To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit. - To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner. - To be an integral part of the Fellow Eye Casualty oncall rota for evenings and weekends - To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process. - To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit ## Job Details This post offers advanced specialist training in Oculoplastics, and will be primarily based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Some clinical work may be undertaken at other sites such as the EMPCC. The post is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed-term period of one year. ## Job Description The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the Ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million. The successful applicant will acquire advanced skills in the latest oculoplastic techniques. The Fellow in Oculoplastics will have the opportunity to participate in the care of all patients requiring tertiary referral expertise from this catchment area and from surrounding areas. The post is suitable for an Ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialise in Oculoplastics. ## Responsibilities To provide Ophthalmology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester. A specialty interest in Oculoplastics is required. To provide Ophthalmology services by way of Outpatient clinics and Theatre lists at the University Hospitals of Leicester. To work flexibly and cooperatively with the other Ophthalmologists to maximise the utilisation of theatre lists and outpatient clinics. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance ‘Duties of a Doctor’ are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit. To work with the CBU management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. To provide continuing care of patients and be responsible for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Division and Clinical Business Unit. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner. To be an integral part of the Fellow Eye Casualty oncall rota for evenings and weekends To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Business Unit ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understanding the principles of audit **Desirable** - Evidence of participation in audit projects - Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes ### Other **Essential** - Evidence of Good organisational skills - Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering Occuloplastics as a subspecialty **Desirable** - Prizes, distinctions or awards ### Research **Essential** - Understanding of research principles and scientific method **Desirable** - Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals ### Experience **Essential** - Oculoplastics experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT **Desirable** - Wider experience of Oculoplastics ophthalmology than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT. ### Motivation **Essential** - Commitment to Occuloplastics Ophthalmology - Capacity to maximise training benefit from programme to the benefit of patients - Commitment to take an active part in the training programme - Punctuality and dependability **Desirable** - Evidence of personal initiative ### Personality **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients - Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism **Desirable** - Leadership qualities ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equiv - MRCOphth or equivalent - Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice **Desirable** - Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP - Within 6 months of registering for CCT from PMETB at the closing date. ### Clinical skills **Essential** - Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations - Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management - Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes **Desirable** - Evidence of sound clinical judgement - Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks ### Teaching skills **Essential** - Evidence and experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others **Desirable** - Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks - Good presentational skills ### Ability/ Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice - Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology **Desirable** - Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research. ## Documents - [jd/ps (pdf, 600.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10249103) - [jd/ps (pdf, 664.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10249197) - [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.