Senior Medical Retina Fellow

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job:
Join one of the UK’s leading ophthalmology teams and take your career to the next level! Our Medical Retina Fellowship offers hands‑on experience at tertiary level in managing complex conditions including Uveitis, Age‑Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusions, and inherited retinal diseases. You’ll work alongside world‑renowned experts, including Professor Lotery, a pioneer in the field, and contribute to national clinical trials.

There’s also the chance to assist in cataract surgery lists, expanding your surgical exposure.

What We’re Looking For

• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC registration (or eligibility)
• Knowledge of medical retinal conditions and OCT interpretation
• (Surgical Experience Is a Bonus, Not Essential.)

Why join us?

• Work in one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts
• Learn from clinicians who speak at international conferences
• Access exceptional research and development opportunities
• Be part of a team rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and ranked in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement
• Shape your future in ophthalmology with unparalleled mentorship and networking opportunities

Detailed

Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This post is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your clinical experience and research in ophthalmology. You are expected to publish research papers during your fellowship, actively participate in the delivery of our teaching programmes, and complete audit projects.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. It contains a detailed breakdown of key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust‑appointed (non‑training fellow doctors and dentists). Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

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, with options available to take study leave.

Compensation and Working Hours

• Grades for Trust‑appointed (non‑training) fellows will be paid a base 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 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).
• 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 you meet the criteria for progression (in line with the curriculum for the specialty similar to deanery trainee).

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
• A minimum of 12 months ophthalmology practice
• Experience in Medical Retina
• NHS experience

Desirable Criteria

• Post CCT
• Further qualifications
• Research experience
• Teaching experience

Aptitudes and Skills

– Essential Criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Able to perform intra‑vitreal injections

Desirable Aptitudes and Skills

• Able to perform pascal laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy

Living the Trust Values

– Essential Criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values:
  Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values:
  Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values:
  Working Together

Proposed interview date: 22nd January 2026. This Final date to receive applications on or before 5th January 2026.

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