Senior Specialty Fellow in Glaucoma

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

Senior Specialty Fellow in Glaucoma

Closing date: 02 January 2026

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

This is a fixed term contract commencing in September 2025.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties 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).

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, UHS offers learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and was in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

We support flexible working and will consider requests in light of the needs of the service. UHS employees have access to a range of NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro‑rata), and 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 the Jurassic Coast beaches are also close by. Living costs are 20 % lower than London, and 14 schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job 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 a named educational supervisor will be assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for CPD is highly supported and encouraged by the trust, with options available for study leave. All licensed doctors must meet GMC requirements for revalidation and will receive an annual appraisal to support the 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: MT05 £73,992. Travel expenses will not be paid for attending the interview. 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 be able to demonstrate eligibility. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on a TBC basis.

Job reference: 188‑MB41225. This vacancy closes on or before 2nd January 2026.

Person specification

Qualifications, training & experience

• 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.
• Ability to audit clinical results.
• Further qualifications.
• Ability to perform unsupervised cataract surgery. Research experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Research interest / published papers.
• Prior surgical fellowship.

Aptitudes and skills

• 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

• Patients First.
• Always Improving.
• Working Together.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.