University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: CESR Fellow in Ophthalmology
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months in the first instance
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.
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.
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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These posts are offered for 12 months in the first instance, with the expectation of extension up to 36 months, subject to satisfactory progress. You will rotate through 6-month subspecialty placements and will receive training, supervision and educational support aligned to the experience of doctors on formal training programmes.
This post is ideally suited to motivated candidates who are committed to building their portfolio and developing the evidence required for CESR.
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.
