CESR Fellow in Ophthalmology

Job Overview

Contract Type: Fixed term

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.
• We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation.
• However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial.
• Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Additional Information

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