Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a Fixed Term contract for 1 year with the position commencing in the month of August 2025.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
o The departments are looking for a junior surgical fellow to help support the surgery service at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT. This post is ideal for those who have just completed foundation programme and is interested in career in surgery to looking gain exposure in various surgical specialities.o This is a rotational post involving 4 months placements within various surgical specialities such as Trauma and Orthopaedics, general surgery, surgical HDU and ENT.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAs 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
We are looking to appoint three fellows at a FF3/CT1 equivalent level to support the surgical department including general surgery, T&O, ENT and surgical HDU.
All posts have a service element and the following covers the majority of duties. You will be on the full SHO on-call rota as part of the post. There will be minor variations in different posts but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties:1. Day-to-day management of patients both pre and post operatively handing over the medical night team daily.2. Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.3. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled4. Attend regular supervised theatre lists5. Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required.6. Completing sick notes where appropriate7. Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional development.8. Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions.9. Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations.10. Teaching commitments to medical students and foundation year 1 doctors11. The post will form part of a full shift rota in the area you are allocated12. 2 hours/week self development time (SDT)13. Attend departmental teaching
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 £49,909 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interview date TBCJob Reference; 188-MA70125This vacancy closes on or before 18th July 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to appoint three fellows at a FF3/CT1 equivalent level to support the surgical department including general surgery, T&O, ENT and surgical HDU.
All posts have a service element and the following covers the majority of duties. You will be on the full SHO on-call rota as part of the post. There will be minor variations in different posts but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties:1. Day-to-day management of patients both pre and post operatively handing over the medical night team daily.2. Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.3. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled4. Attend regular supervised theatre lists5. Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required.6. Completing sick notes where appropriate7. Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional development.8. Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions.9. Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations.10. Teaching commitments to medical students and foundation year 1 doctors11. The post will form part of a full shift rota in the area you are allocated12. 2 hours/week self development time (SDT)13. Attend departmental teaching
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 £49,909 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interview date TBCJob Reference; 188-MA70125This vacancy closes on or before 18th July 2025
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- 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)
- 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
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
Desirable
- Certification in a teaching course
- Surgical logbook with at least 10 cases
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
- Documented audit experience
- Minimum of six months experience in the NHS
- Minimum of 4 months experience in a surgical speciality at a foundation year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
- Completion of Foundation training Programme
- Less than 18months surgical experience
- Certification in ATLS, ALS, BLS
- MRCS part A or equivalent
- Presentation at a national or international meeting
- Peer reviewed publication
Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- 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)
- 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
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
Desirable
- Certification in a teaching course
- Surgical logbook with at least 10 cases
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
- Documented audit experience
- Minimum of six months experience in the NHS
- Minimum of 4 months experience in a surgical speciality at a foundation year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
- Completion of Foundation training Programme
- Less than 18months surgical experience
- Certification in ATLS, ALS, BLS
- MRCS part A or equivalent
- Presentation at a national or international meeting
- Peer reviewed publication
Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: 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).
