Senior Specialty Fellow in Glaucoma

University Hospital Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Senior Specialty Fellow to develop clinical experience in glaucoma. This role includes providing advice on glaucoma cases, managing emergencies, and teaching at various levels. You'll work within a vibrant team in modern facilities, contributing to a patient-centered approach while benefiting from robust learning and development opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £73,992 along with a generous holiday entitlement and benefits.

Benefits

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to ophthalmology colleagues regarding glaucoma cases.
• Participate in the management of glaucoma emergencies.
• Contribute to glaucoma teaching for postgraduates and undergraduates.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Teaching skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practice

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing in the month of September 2025.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main of the job

We invite candidates who are looking to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of all specialised glaucoma conditions as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery to apply for our Glaucoma senior fellowship.

With over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6,000 inpatient cases, and 24,000 eye casualty attendances annually, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse and complex patient population.

Our Unit features a state-of-the-art outpatient department and modern operating theatres, equipped with the latest technology.

The Glaucoma Team is a vibrant, innovative group comprising 4 Consultants, 3 Specialist Doctors, 2 Specialty Doctors, Fellows, and Specialist Nurses, delivering both traditional glaucoma surgery and MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery).

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop clinical experience in Glaucoma in a progressive NHS Trust committed to excellence in patient care.

As a Senior Specialty Fellow, You Will

• Provide advice to ophthalmology colleagues regarding glaucoma cases
• Participate in the management of glaucoma emergencies as they arise
• Contribute to glaucoma teaching for postgraduates, undergraduates and non-medical staff
• Participate in the on call rota
• Attend ward/casualty referrals from both the Eye Unit and the General Hospital

If you're passionate about advancing glaucoma care and working in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary – MT05 £73,992

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview. Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference; 188-MB41225 – This vacancy closes on or before 2nd January 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology
• Good anterior segment knowledge-->

Desirable criteria

• Further qualifications
• Research, publications, higher degree
• Able to perform unsupervised cataract surgery. Research experience
• Teaching experience
• Research interest / published papers
• Prior surgical fellowship

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Teaching skills

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together