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.

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.

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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You will be expected to support:

1. 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.

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