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Trust Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Glaucoma
The closing date is 26 October 2026
This post offers advanced specialist training as a Trust Clinical Fellow for 1 year in Glaucoma to be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The Leicester Royal Infirmary provides the ophthalmology service for Leicestershire, a district with a population of over one million.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for an ophthalmologist nearing the end of their training or already in possession of CCT. It offers post accreditation experience beyond traditional UK registrar rotations for ophthalmologists wishing to specialize in glaucoma.
The glaucoma workload is complex and often managed across multiple subspecialties. Clinical sessions are directly supervised by one of five glaucoma consultants, all of whom offer a wide range of both traditional filtering surgery and newer minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, namely Preserflo Microshunt, canaloplasty, trabeculotomy and most recently suprachoroidal shunt procedures. In addition to gaining significant experience in these newer modalities of glaucoma therapy, fellows can also expect to become fully trained independent trabeculectomy surgeons by the end of the fellowship. Over 150 trabeculectomies are performed in the department in a year as well as significant numbers of the PAUL aqueous tube shunt. Fellows are also expected to undertake both supervised and independent cataract surgery lists, during which there is significant exposure to angle closure eyes.
The successful candidate will work with the 5 Glaucoma Consultants:
Mr U Sarodia, Ms L Osman, Mr H Malick, Ms M Sodeinde and Mr I Ali.
The candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to research and training in the department.
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: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Adequate training in Ophthalmology
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.Emergency eye casualty experienceExtensive experience in Glaucoma
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of theimportance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- MBBS or equiv
- MRCOphth or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MPhil, MD etc or MRCP
- Within 6 months of registering for CCT or already have CCT
Experience
- Glaucoma experience and skills Similar to a trainee within 6 months of CCT
- Wider experience of glaucoma than expected of a trainee within 6 months of CCT.
Ability/ Knowledge
- Understanding of ophthalmic basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
- Good basic knowledge of ophthalmology
- Previous publications demonstrating in depth understanding of clinical problems, audit or research.
Clinical skills
- Ability to evaluate routine cases and interpret basic investigations
- Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
- Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes
- Evidence of sound clinical judgement
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
Teaching skills
- Evidence of experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching others
- Appropriate delegation of clinical and administrative tasks
- Good presentational skills
Motivation
- Commitment to glaucoma subspecialty
- Commitment to take an active part in the training programme
- Punctuality and dependability
- Evidence of personal initiative
Personality
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
- Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
Audit
- Understanding the principles of audit
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
Research
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method
- Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
- Evidence of Good organisational skills
- Evidence of potential to become a consultant offering glaucoma Ophthal as a subspecialty
- Prizes, distinctions or awards
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.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care through your role as a Maintenance Assistant. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the Trust provides technical training and fosters a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and teamwork, ensuring that all staff feel valued and supported. Located in Leicestershire, this position not only offers the chance to work with cutting-edge medical equipment but also the opportunity to contribute to a strategy focused on high-quality care and health equality.
