Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology
For questions about this job, contact:
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Aditi Mohla
Consultant
Aditi.mohla@nhs.net
Locum Consultant in the department Ophthalmology
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This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Ophthalmology with special interests in Medical Retina and Uveitis This post will be available from July 2026 for a period of 6 months
The post will be based at St James.
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in MB BS (or equivalent) MRCOphth/FRCOphth or equivalent qualification in the Royal College of Ophthalmology and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in Ophthalmology . Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Debbie Best
Deborah.best@nhs.net
Job Summary
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Join one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic ophthalmology services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for a rewarding 6\-month locum consultant opportunity in Medical Retina and Uveitis.
You will play a key role in supporting the Medical Retina and Uveitis services, helping to deliver high\-quality outpatient care, treatment clinics and multidisciplinary management for complex retinal and inflammatory eye disease. The post also contributes to maintaining efficient patient pathways and supporting service delivery during a period of service development and demand management.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, academically active department with strong links to research, teaching and subspecialty expertise. You will join a supportive team of consultants, fellows and allied professionals committed to innovation and outstanding patient care.
We are looking for a motivated and team\-focused consultant with strong clinical expertise in medical retina and uveitis, excellent communication skills and a commitment to high\-quality, patient\-centred care. Applicants should be adaptable, proactive and enthusiastic about contributing to service delivery within a busy tertiary centre.
If you are seeking a stimulating short\-term consultant role in a leading NHS teaching trust, with the opportunity to make an immediate impact while working alongside experienced colleagues in a vibrant department, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Why you should join our Team
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The successful candidate will support the delivery of specialist Medical Retina and Uveitis services within a busy tertiary ophthalmology department. The role will primarily involve running outpatient clinics, assessing and managing patients with complex retinal and inflammatory eye disease, and contributing to treatment pathways including intravitreal therapy and multidisciplinary care where appropriate.
You will work as part of a large, supportive consultant team within the Leeds Ophthalmology department, alongside subspecialty colleagues in medical retina, uveitis, vitreoretinal surgery and other ophthalmic disciplines. The post holder will also work closely with specialty doctors, fellows, optometrists, specialist nurses, orthoptists and imaging teams to deliver efficient, high\-quality care.
The main focus of the role will be maintaining timely patient access to specialist clinics, supporting established treatment pathways, and helping manage the clinical workload within the service. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a consistent clinic schedule, manage a high\-volume outpatient caseload typical of a tertiary referral centre, and support safe and effective patient flow through clinics and treatment services.
This role would suit a consultant who enjoys collaborative working in a high\-volume specialist service, is confident managing complex retinal and inflammatory conditions, and is able to contribute flexibly to service delivery during a defined six\-month period.
What you will bring to the role
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This locum consultant post offers the opportunity to work within one of the largest and most highly regarded ophthalmology departments in the UK, delivering specialist care in Medical Retina and Uveitis at a major tertiary referral centre.
Specialist Clinical Practice
The post holder will manage a wide spectrum of complex retinal and inflammatory eye diseases, including age\-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and complex uveitis. The role includes delivering specialist interventions such as intravitreal injections, retinal laser treatments and immunomodulatory therapy management, offering a varied and clinically rewarding workload.
Work in a Major Regional Referral Centre
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides tertiary\-level ophthalmology services to patients across West Yorkshire and beyond, meaning the successful candidate will be involved in the management of complex cases referred from across the region. The role also contributes to urgent pathways for sight\-threatening retinal and inflammatory conditions, working closely with acute ophthalmology services.
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Environment
You will work as part of a large and supportive consultant team, alongside subspecialists in medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, cornea and uveitis. The role also involves close collaboration with rheumatology, immunology, primary care and other specialties to support patients with systemic inflammatory disease affecting the eye.
Teaching and Academic Opportunities
As a major teaching hospital with strong links to the University of Leeds, the department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education. The post holder will contribute to training ophthalmology trainees, fellows and other healthcare professionals, and may participate in teaching linked to the medical school.
Research and Innovation
The Trust has a strong commitment to clinical research and innovation, supported by partnerships with the University of Leeds and national research programmes. Consultants are encouraged to participate in clinical trials, applied health research and innovation in ophthalmology, helping to shape future patient care.
Service Development and Quality Improvement
Applicants will have opportunities to contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives, supporting the continuous evolution of Medical Retina and Uveitis services and improving patient pathways.
Leadership and Professional Development
Consultants at the Trust are recognised as clinical leaders and are supported to contribute to areas such as education, governance, research and service improvement. New consultants joining the Trust are also supported through mentoring programmes and professional development opportunities.
Overall, this role offers the chance to work within a high\-volume, academically active department, managing complex cases, contributing to regional specialist services, and working with a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
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Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient\-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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