Ophthalmology GPwSI - Post Accreditation

Job summary
Applicants are invited for 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.

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.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for both the job description, person specification and the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
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

Experience
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

Other requirements specific to the role
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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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

Communication and Relationship skills
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

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 the UK 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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Hinckley and District Hospital
61 Mount Rd
Hinckley
LE10 1AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager, UHL in the Community
Nicola Duncan
View email address on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341 a year N/A
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
358-8133809-CSI
Job locations
Hinckley and District Hospital
61 Mount Rd
Hinckley
LE10 1AG
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.
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 the UK 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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).