Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Trust Grade Doctor in Glaucoma

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Job Description
Contact Information
For questions about this job, contact:
- Name: Simon Dewsbery
- Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma
- Email: s.dewsbery@nhs.net
- Phone number: 0113 2064738
- Shortlisting Date: 08/10/26
- Interview Date: October 2026
Job Opportunity
Trust Doctor in the department of Ophthalmology
We are inviting applications for the position of Trust Doctor in Glaucoma within the Department of Ophthalmology at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is due to commence in Nov/Dec 2026.
Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.
Job Summary
Join the Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Trust Specialty Doctor, primarily based at Seacroft Hospital, with some sessions at St James’s University Hospital. Supporting our Consultant team in delivering a high-quality tertiary Glaucoma service, you will enjoy a varied clinical role spanning Glaucoma clinics and the Ophthalmology Acute Referral Clinic (ARC), working closely with our Glaucoma Monitoring Unit (GMU) technicians and wider multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed ophthalmologist with a strong passion for delivering outstanding patient care and advancing their clinical practice. Whether you are a post-CCT doctor or an experienced ophthalmologist with FRCOphth (or equivalent) and at least four years of higher specialist training, you will be supported to develop increasing autonomy while contributing to our active research portfolio and innovative teaching hospital environment. Join us at Leeds and be part of a collaborative team committed to patient-centred care, professional development and improving ophthalmic services.
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Why you should join our Team
Our Glaucoma team offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and experience within a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking ophthalmology service. You will work alongside experienced consultants, senior clinicians and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, gaining broad exposure to the assessment and management of patients with glaucoma. We pride ourselves on a collaborative working environment where teaching, professional development and high-quality patient care are valued, with opportunities to build confidence in both outpatient and surgical aspects of glaucoma care.
What makes our team special is our supportive atmosphere and commitment to helping colleagues develop their skills and achieve their career goals. As a Trust Doctor, you will be welcomed as an integral member of the team, with access to regular teaching, clinical supervision and opportunities to take part in departmental activities and quality improvement. If you are enthusiastic about ophthalmology, keen to expand your glaucoma experience and would like to work in a team that values learning, collaboration and excellent patient care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What You Will Bring To The Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor with an interest in ophthalmology and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. You will bring:
- Relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology, ideally with an interest in glaucoma.
- A commitment to developing your clinical knowledge and practical skills in glaucoma.
- The ability to assess patients effectively and contribute to the management of glaucoma and other ophthalmic conditions.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
- Enthusiasm for teaching, learning and continuing professional development.
- An ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment and prioritise workload appropriately.
- An interest in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
- Professionalism, reliability and a positive approach to working within the team.


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About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are…
- Responsible
- Open and Honest
- One Team
- Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our Priorities
- People
- Improvement and Innovation
- Partnerships
- Outcomes
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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