Ophthalmology GPwSI - Post Accreditation
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustHinckley, East Midlands
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust based in Hinckley. The advertised salary is £104,401 to £115,341. Applications close on 23 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Applicants are invited for the the role of General Practitioner with Special Interest in Ophthalmology. The role will deliver an ophthalmology service...
- 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.
Please see the attached documents for both the job description, person specification and the main responsibilities of this role.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
- 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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Essential: - Full GMC Registration with licence to practice; - MRCS (or equivalent FRCS) Ophthalmology
Desirable: - Intercalated Honours Bsc Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. MD/MS or equivalent
Essential: - 12+ years of medical practice with 4 years of post graduate training (2 of which within ophthalmology); - Documented competencies in key areas of basic specialist practice.; - Ability to work unsupervised.; - Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management.; - Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes.; - 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; - Show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date
Essential: - IT Literate; - Commitment to digital transformation; - Flexibility with clinic slots, F2F to Virtual; - Commitment to transforming; - Ophthalmology pathways including virtual working (incl Glaucoma review); - Use of UHL guidance for treat + discharge
Desirable: - Understanding of UHL acute site working, in particular Ophthalmology
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
Essential: - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.; - Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.; - To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding; - Excellent interpersonal skills; - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.; - Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.; - To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding Excellent interpersonal skills
How this role compares
We hold 468 NHS vacancies in East Midlands that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,655. This role pays more than about 89% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 797 of them in East Midlands.
You have 2 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has 47 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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