Senior Corneal Fellow

This is a full-time post based at Southampton Eye Unit. The duration of the post is for 12 months. Southampton Eye Unit is a tertiary referral centre for corneal disease and ocular surface pathology. The referrals include a high number of emergency referrals typically including patients with corneal ulcers requiring in-patient treatment. This position offers you exposure to a wide range of complex corneal pathology and you will be expected to participate fully in clinical research. Southampton Eye Unit have established links with the University thus giving the opportunity to pursue corneal science research if desired. You will be expected to be proficient at high volume cataract surgery. Surgical training will be provided in all forms of anterior segment and ocular surface surgery such as keratoplasty (including DMEK & DSEK surgery), Amniotic Membrane Transplantation, pterygium surgery, Collagen Cross-linking Therapy. 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 Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 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. Grades for Trust appointed 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 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) 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

15th July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 22nd June 2026