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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Medical Retina Specialist Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are pleased to offer applications for two Medical Retina Specialist Doctors. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some world leaders in the field of Medical Retina.
The Eye Unit forms part of a large acute teaching Trust in England and delivers quality care for a range of retinal conditions including inherited diseases.
We are looking for someone who is motivated to provide quality care and has a passion to drive change in how we deliver for our patients in the ever challenging environment of the current NHS.
Your contribution to those with life long conditions is key in maintaining quality of life and offering expert support is essential to ensuring our patients engage in their care.
Our multi-disciplinary team is ever growing and we would welcome you bringing your knowledge and skills and join us in our busy unit, helping us to continue to care for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be expected to support:
- Provision of quality care for patients with a wide range of medical retina conditions. 2. Provide training of other members of the multidisciplinary team. 3. Actively engage in helping change how we best deliver care for our patients.
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.
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 The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021. Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 13th July 2026
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
Desirable
- Able to perform intra vitreal injections
- Able to perform pascal laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy
- Teaching experience
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 practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- A minimum of 12 months Ophthalmology practice
- Experience in Medical Retina
Desirable
- Post CCT
- Further qualifications
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This advert is for Medical Retina Specialist 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 £104,401 - £115,341 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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