Job Overview 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. Main duties of the job We invite candidates to apply for our Glaucoma training fellowship, involving the opportunity to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of all specialised Glaucoma conditions as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery and participate in national trials under the supervision of our substantive Consultants. The department will have capacity for over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6000 inpatients and 24,000 in the Eye Casualty throughout the year. General ophthalmic work is provided for the population of Southampton with tertiary referrals in the fields of special interest drawn from Wessex and the Channel Islands. The department also runs outpatient clinics and operating lists at Lymington New Forest Hospital. Working for our organisation What We Can Offer You 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. Your Responsibilities Detailed job description and main responsibilities What You’ll Do 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 their fellowship. They will also be expected to actively participate in the delivery of our teaching programmes and also complete audit projects. The post has a commitment to the general on-call rota. 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 – MT03 £43,923 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 23/09/2024 Job Reference: MT1242 - This vacancy closes on or before:09/09/2024 Person specification Qualifications And Training Essential criteria GMC registration with a license to practice Previous or relevant experience Essential criteria Prior surgical fellowship Desirable criteria Research interest/ published papers Aptitudes and skills Essential criteria Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Qualifications And Training Desirable criteria Further qualifications in Research, publications, higher degree Previous or relevant experience Essential criteria Good knowledge of general ophthalmology. Good anterior segment knowledge Able to perform unsupervised cataract surgery Research experience Teaching experience Aptitudes and skills Essential criteria Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate,and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Living the Trust values Essential criteria Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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).