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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.
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.
Person specification
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
- 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
- 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
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- 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
- 2 years experience in Ophthalmology
- Previous NHS experience
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This advert is for CESR Fellow in Ophthalmology with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ophthalmology role. The advertised salary is £54,499 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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