Job summary 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS FT is looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual to work as Specialist Doctor in the Corneal sub speciality. This post is permanent. Ideally the candidate will hold MRCOphth or equivalent qualification, and have completed a corneal fellowship in a reputed NHS Trust. They should hold or be eligible for full GMC registration. However, applicants with a clear interest in academic ophthalmology will also be considered. 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. About us 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. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £96,990 to £107,155 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 188-MT1299 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities What you'll do: The post holder 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, the new appointee will assist in building up the clinical and academic excellence of corneal care provided by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. What were looking for: We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our corneal sub speciality team. The post holder must have full GMC registration, have completed a corneal fellowship, and have sufficient teaching experience in cataract surgery and corneal transplantation. Research, service improvement and publications in high-impact journals are desirable. Job description Job responsibilities What you'll do: The post holder 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, the new appointee will assist in building up the clinical and academic excellence of corneal care provided by University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. What were looking for: We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our corneal sub speciality team. The post holder must have full GMC registration, have completed a corneal fellowship, and have sufficient teaching experience in cataract surgery and corneal transplantation. Research, service improvement and publications in high-impact journals are desirable. Person Specification Previous or relevant experience Essential Corneal Fellowship Desirable Publication in high impact journals Aptitudes and skills Essential Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Qualifications and training Essential MRCOphth or equivalent GMC registration with a licence to practise Desirable MD or PhD Previous or relevant experience Essential Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Independent corneal transplantation surgery (>50 independent cases) Able to perform high volume cataract surgery (>1000 cases) Desirable Clinical trials experience Aptitudes and skills Essential Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Living the Trust values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Previous or relevant experience Essential Teaching experience in corneal transplantation Experience in teaching and audit/service improvement Aptitudes and skills Essential 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 Person Specification Previous or relevant experience Essential Corneal Fellowship Desirable Publication in high impact journals Aptitudes and skills Essential Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Qualifications and training Essential MRCOphth or equivalent GMC registration with a licence to practise Desirable MD or PhD Previous or relevant experience Essential Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Independent corneal transplantation surgery (>50 independent cases) Able to perform high volume cataract surgery (>1000 cases) Desirable Clinical trials experience Aptitudes and skills Essential Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Living the Trust values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Previous or relevant experience Essential Teaching experience in corneal transplantation Experience in teaching and audit/service improvement Aptitudes and skills Essential 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)