Senior Research Fellow in Medical Retina

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.
We invite candidates to apply for our Medical Retina training fellowship, involving the opportunity to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of Uveitis, Age related macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions and inherited retinal disease; as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery and participate in national trials under the supervision of Professor Lotery.
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.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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.
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.
What we’re looking for
Ideally the candidate would hold MRCOphth or equivalent qualification and hold or be eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practice. They should have a basic understanding of medical retinal conditions and interpretation of investigations, for example, OCT. Surgical experience is ideal but not an essential requirement.
Previous medical retina fellows have successfully presented and published papers during this fellowship and gone on to gain CCT through national training or via an article 14 route.
Salary: MT04 £55,329 – MT05 £63,152
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Friday, 19 July 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch

Please refer the Job description for details