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Deputy Head of Optometry

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds, LS9 7TFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

This is a leadership role within Optometry in the Head and Neck clinical service unit, at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. As Deputy Head of Optome...

We are looking for an experienced hospital optometrist with the clinical authority and management capability to help lead service improvement, manage and develop staff, and work effectively with senior clinical and operational colleagues. This role will suit someone who wants to combine expert practice with strong team leadership skills, values high standards, and is motivated to assist in expanding and shaping services for patients across a large teaching Trust.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

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First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

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LTH
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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