Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Dr Bataung Mokete, Lead Clinician, Ophthalmology Consultant
Via: Debbie Best, PA to the Head & Neck Clinical Services Unit on deborah.best@nhs.net
Consultant in the department of Ophthalmology (VR)
Required to fill this replacement post within the Ophthalmic Department at the St James’s 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 James’s University Hospital with work at surrounding hospital sites incorporated into the varied job plan.
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.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Objectives of the Post
Support Regional Emergency VR Services
Contribute to the 24/7 emergency VR on-call rota, ensuring timely assessment and surgical intervention for urgent referrals from within the trust and surrounding hospitals.
Deliver High-Quality Clinical Care
Provide expert management of both elective and emergency vitreoretinal conditions, including performing complex retinal surgery and leading VR outpatient clinics.
Contribute to Service Development and Innovation
Participate in the ongoing development of the VR service, supporting improvements in clinical pathways, efficiency, and integration with medical retina and urgent care services.
Promote Education and Training
Supervise and mentor ophthalmology trainees, fellows, and other healthcare professionals, maintaining the trust’s commitment to high-quality postgraduate education.
Engage in Clinical Governance and Audit
Participate in audit, quality improvement, and risk management activities to ensure safe, evidence-based practice and compliance with national standards.
Support Research and Academic Activity
Engage with research and teaching in collaboration with the University of Leeds, contributing to the trust’s academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.
Enhance Multidisciplinary and Regional Collaboration
Work closely with colleagues across subspecialties, primary care, and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) to deliver coordinated and patient-centred retinal care.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.