Job Description

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



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



University Hospital Southampton invites all applicants to our Senior Fellow position in the Corneal team within our tertiary Eye Unit. The post is for a 12-month fixed term period.



Why Us? Our purpose-built Southampton Eye Unit has a new outpatient department & fully equipped operating theatres offering state-of-the-art facilities for both inpatient and outpatient care.



We have the latest imaging equipment, including OCTs, Optos, and digital slit lamps, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of care.



Our four fully equipped ophthalmic theatres boast cutting-edge technology, including Alcon Phacoemulsification machines and Ngenuity 3D viewing systems. With Leica Proveo 8 microscopes and intraoperative OCT capabilities, we prioritize precision and innovation in surgical procedures.

Diverse Patient Base:

With over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6000 inpatients, 24,000 eye casualty cases annually, you'll have the chance to work with a wide range of patients.



This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop their research and clinical experience in ophthalmology. It is expected that the appointee will publish research papers during the time in the trust. The successful candidate will participate in ongoing clinical trials. There will be opportunities to participate and develop surgical skills.



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.



You will be involved in the development of primary/secondary and tertiary level corneal care in accordance with current NICE guidance. They will be expected to contribute to the development of corneal services, including the virtualisation of clinical activity.



Together with existing colleagues, you will assist in building up the clinical and academic excellence of corneal care provided by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.



WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our corneal subspecialty team. You must have a full GMC registration and have completed a corneal fellowship. You should also have sufficient teaching/research experience. Clinical trial experience and publications in high-impact journals are desirable.



It is important, that you should have completed an anterior segment fellowship in a reputed NHS Trust with broad experience in the medical management of anterior segment conditions, including infections, keratoconus, graft rejection and glaucoma related complications.



Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.



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 - MT04 61,825 | Basic Salary - MT05 70,425



Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

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 23rd April 2025

Job Reference; 188-MA90325

This vacancy closes on or before 30th March 2025