Consultant Glaucoma Full Time NEW

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

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

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

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.

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Additional Information

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 30th June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 15th June 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 equvivalent) 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

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel independently between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits/on-call.

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together