Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Glaucoma Consultant
Start Date: October 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in glaucoma to join our friendly, supportive and forward thinking Eye Unit, with an anticipated start date of Oct 2026. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care by delivering high‑quality, specialist glaucoma services within a collaborative multidisciplinary team known for its innovation and commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with expertise or a strong interest in glaucoma, excellent teamwork skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient‑centred care.
You Will
- Deliver expert care in the management of complex glaucoma cases
- Undertake glaucoma clinics and surgical activity, including conventional surgery and MIGS
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the glaucoma service
- Participate in the teaching and training of resident doctors, nurses, optometrist and wider staff
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of advancements in glaucoma care and surgical practice
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements are supported
- Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to NHS discounts and other employee benefits
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Fellowship in glaucoma
- Experience of teaching and audit
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Experience in glaucoma clinics
- Experience in performing glaucoma surgery
- Publications in ophthalmology
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD
- CCT (or equivalent) or within 3 months of completion of CCT
- Clinical trials experience
- Publication in high impact journals
- Experience of running virtual glaucoma clinics
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)
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to complete Audit
- Ability to be flexible
- 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
Aptitudes and skills – Desirable criteria
- Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits/on‑call
Living Trust Values
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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