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Job summary Trust Grade Fellow in Ophthalmology (Vitreo Retinal) Applications are invited for the permanent post of Trust Grade Fellow in the department of Ophthalmology with a special interest in VR. 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 VR Please note, the job description contains an illustrative job plan, and the final timetable will be discussed and agreed upon on appointment, but a illustrative job plan is displayed in the Job description . 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 the UHL. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. Details Date posted 18 June 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-7131702-MSK Job locations Leicester Royal Hospital Leicester LE1 5WWJob description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration MBBS/MRCS Motivation EssentialEnthusiasm and commitment to teaching DesirableDesire to develop the post further Management EssentialAbility to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors Ability to cope in stressful situations DesirableEvidence of management and administrative experience Personality EssentialGood communication skills DesirableLeadership qualifications Audit EssentialEvidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes DesirableCompletion of formal audit courses Research EssentialUnderstanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care DesirablePractical experience of participation in research projects Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registration MBBS/MRCS Motivation EssentialEnthusiasm and commitment to teaching DesirableDesire to develop the post further Management EssentialAbility to work in MDT teams and supervise juniors Ability to cope in stressful situations DesirableEvidence of management and administrative experience Personality EssentialGood communication skills DesirableLeadership qualifications Audit EssentialEvidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes DesirableCompletion of formal audit courses Research EssentialUnderstanding of and commitment to research and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care DesirablePractical experience of participation in research projects Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Hospital Leicester LE1 5WWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Hospital Leicester LE1 5WWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr