Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Junior Fellow / Senior Fellow (depending on experience)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB20626
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £54,499 - £76,582 per annum
- Closing
- 08/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 29/07/2026
Employer heading
CESR Fellow in Ophthalmology
Junior Fellow / Senior Fellow (depending on experience)
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: CESR Fellow in Ophthalmology
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months in the first instance
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to invite applications for two CESR Fellow posts in Ophthalmology at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. These are exciting training opportunities within a large, forward-looking ophthalmology service, offering structured support and broad subspecialty exposure for doctors wishing to progress via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) route.
You will participate in all aspects of ophthalmology within the department and will join the Specialist Trainee on-call rota. Weekly timetables vary depending on the subspecialty placement, but typically include a mix of:
• specialist clinics
• theatre sessions
• laser or injection sessions
• eye casualty
• admin time
• weekly teaching
Each fellow will be allocated an Educational Supervisor, and a CESR Lead will be confirmed on appointment. You will be expected to engage with workplace-based assessments, appraisal, clinical supervision and portfolio development in line with CESR requirements.
Working for our organisation
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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
These posts are offered for 12 months in the first instance, with the expectation of extension up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progress. You will rotate through 6-month subspecialty placements and will receive training, supervision and educational support aligned to the experience of doctors on formal training programmes.
This post is ideally suited to motivated candidates who are committed to building their portfolio and developing the evidence required for CESR.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed 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 by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
Grades for Trust appointed 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 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 they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Proposed interview date: 29th July 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 8th July 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable criteria
- 2 years experience in Ophthalmology
- Previous NHS 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
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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Serafeim Antonakis
- Job title
- Ophthalmology Clinical Lead & VR Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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