Glaucoma Senior Fellow: Advanced Surgery & Teaching

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS acute teaching trust in Southampton is offering a Senior Specialty Fellow position in Glaucoma. This role offers tertiary level training in glaucoma management, including the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery. Successful candidates will provide expert advice, participate in emergencies, and contribute to teaching. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about advancing glaucoma care, with a competitive salary of £73,992 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of general ophthalmology.
• Ability to perform unsupervised cataract surgery.
• Prior surgical fellowship is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multi-professional teamwork

Effective communication

Teaching skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

A major NHS acute teaching trust in Southampton is offering a Senior Specialty Fellow position in Glaucoma. This role offers tertiary level training in glaucoma management, including the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery. Successful candidates will provide expert advice, participate in emergencies, and contribute to teaching. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about advancing glaucoma care, with a competitive salary of £73,992 and a supportive work environment.