This is a full time appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Oculoplastics based within the Ophthalmology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post will be available from November 2026 for a period of 12 months.
The successful candidate will join the Oculoplastics team in delivering specialist care for patients with oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital conditions. The role includes outpatient assessment and management, elective and emergency theatre sessions, ward reviews where appropriate, and participation in the ophthalmology on-call rota. In keeping with our role as a leading teaching hospital, there will also be opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical audit, quality improvement, research and service development.
The post is based at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, within one of the UK's largest and busiest ophthalmology departments. Applicants should have established skills in the assessment and management of oculoplastic conditions. Experience of independent outpatient practice and theatre work is desirable. We are looking for an excellent communicator with a collaborative approach, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and enthusiasm for teaching and service improvement.
Applications are welcomed from candidates wishing to work either full time or less than full time, and job share arrangements will be considered.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal visit by contacting:
Dr Gabriella Guevara
Consultant in Oculoplastic Ophthalmology
Email: [email protected]
Dr Bernard Chang
Consultant in Oculoplastic Ophthalmology
Email: [email protected]
