Job summary
Begin your career at one of the leading centres of clinical excellence in southern England. Apply for our two-year guided fellowship programme, designed to give you the bespoke support you need to become a skilled candidate, ready for entry into UK specialty training programmes.
We are seeking to appoint Foundation Fellowship Doctors at Year 3 Level. These posts are to commence on the 7th August 2024 for a period of 24 months.
The Foundation Fellowship Programme is an exciting opportunity for trainees interested in pursuing a career in Medicine. This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of clinical medicine specialities, and depending on grade to be involved in the on-call rota.Successful candidates will spend their time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. This gives candidates a great opportunity to spend time in a sub speciality and work closely with leaders in that field.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- 2 years post graduate medical training and 3 months NHS experience
- Completed either UK approved deanery foundation programme or have a UK CREST form completed responsible and cooperative working
- Initiative and resilience in the face of challenges
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Drive and commitment to always developing and improving
- The ability to prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
- Understanding and anticipation of the needs of patients, visitors and staff
The Foundation Fellowship Programme attracts a high number of applicants, once the number has reached our maximum limit, the advert will be closed. Please make sure you fill in and send your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- 2 years post graduate medical training and 3 months NHS experience
- Completed either UK approved deanery foundation programme or have a UK CREST form completed responsible and cooperative working
- Initiative and resilience in the face of challenges
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Drive and commitment to always developing and improving
- The ability to prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk
- Understanding and anticipation of the needs of patients, visitors and staff
The Foundation Fellowship Programme attracts a high number of applicants, once the number has reached our maximum limit, the advert will be closed. Please make sure you fill in and send your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923
Person Specification
Previous or relevant experience
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of competence in practical procedures relevant to the training programme applied for
Desirable
- Global score - Language and application etiquette
- Global score - Experience and impressive attributes
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Previous or relevant experience
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of competence in practical procedures relevant to the training programme applied for
Desirable
- Global score - Language and application etiquette
- Global score - Experience and impressive attributes
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
