# Junior Fellow in Glaucoma > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-fellow-in-glaucoma/678389df-530c-4b31-aa99-c371f1a3ed90 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-fellow-in-glaucoma/678389df-530c-4b31-aa99-c371f1a3ed90.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 Per Annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T10:36:43.277Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Southampton/University_Hospital_Southampton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8093819 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8093819?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior Fellow in Glaucoma Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 12 months 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 invite candidates who are looking to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of all specialised glaucoma conditions as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery to apply for our Glaucoma junior fellowship. With over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6,000 inpatient cases, and 24,000 eye casualty attendances annually, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse and complex patient population. Our Unit features a state-of-the-art outpatient department and modern operating theatres, equipped with the latest technology. The Glaucoma Team is a vibrant, innovative group comprising 4 Consultants, 3 Specialist Doctors, 2 Specialty Doctors, Fellows, and Specialist Nurses, delivering both traditional glaucoma surgery and MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery). ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop clinical experience in Glaucoma in a progressive NHS Trust committed to excellence in patient care. As a junior fellow, you will: - Provide advice to ophthalmology colleagues regarding glaucoma cases - Participate in the management of glaucoma emergencies as they arise - Contribute to glaucoma teaching for postgraduates, undergraduates and non-medical staff - Participate in the on call rota. - Attend ward/casualty referrals from both the Eye Unit and the General Hospital If you're passionate about advancing glaucoma care and working in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment, we’d love to hear from you. 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 – £54,499                       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 TBC Job Reference; 188-MB41225-A - This vacancy closes on or before 2nd July 2026 ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior Fellow in Glaucoma Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: 12 months 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. ## Job Description We invite candidates who are looking to gain tertiary level training in the diagnosis and management of all specialised glaucoma conditions as well as the opportunity to undertake cataract surgery to apply for our Glaucoma junior fellowship. With over 120,000 outpatient visits, 6,000 inpatient cases, and 24,000 eye casualty attendances annually, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse and complex patient population. Our Unit features a state-of-the-art outpatient department and modern operating theatres, equipped with the latest technology. The Glaucoma Team is a vibrant, innovative group comprising 4 Consultants, 3 Specialist Doctors, 2 Specialty Doctors, Fellows, and Specialist Nurses, delivering both traditional glaucoma surgery and MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery). ## Responsibilities This post is an excellent opportunity for a clinician to develop clinical experience in Glaucoma in a progressive NHS Trust committed to excellence in patient care. As a junior fellow, you will: - Provide advice to ophthalmology colleagues regarding glaucoma cases - Participate in the management of glaucoma emergencies as they arise - Contribute to glaucoma teaching for postgraduates, undergraduates and non-medical staff - Participate in the on call rota. - Attend ward/casualty referrals from both the Eye Unit and the General Hospital If you're passionate about advancing glaucoma care and working in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment, we’d love to hear from you. 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 – £54,499 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 TBC Job Reference; 188-MB41225-A - This vacancy closes on or before 2nd July 2026 ## Person Specification ### Living Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Aptitudes and skills **Essential** - Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams - Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English) - Teaching skills ### Qualifications, Training & Experience **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - GMC registration with a licence to practise - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - Good knowledge of general ophthalmology - Good anterior segment knowledge - Ability to audit clinical results **Desirable** - Further qualifications - Research, publications, higher degree - Able to perform unsupervised cataract surgery. Research experience - Teaching experience - Research interest / published papers - Prior surgical fellowship ## Documents - [led charter (pdf, 119.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387308) - [188-mb41225-b - jd & ps (pdf, 180.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387309) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.