Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Junior Fellow in SHDU (non-airway)
Start Date: 5th August 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
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.
The post will provide training and experience in Critical Care Medicine in a surgical critical care unit admitting approximately 1000 patients per year. There will also be shifts in the General Intensive Care Unit which is led by the same team. The critical care department at Southampton General Hospital provides services for a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, General Medicine, Trauma, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery. The department is recognised for training by the Intercollegiate Board for Training in ICM at all levels including the CCT programme.
This post is intended for Junior Fellows who wish to gain experience in the management of critical care patients, with a focus on surgical critical care. Preference will be given to those who have previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine and/or Anaesthesia. We have an excellent track record for supporting junior fellows going on to obtain posts in specialist training programmes.
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The Junior Fellows are primarily involved in the daily management of surgical high dependency patients and critical care patients. Attendance at ward rounds is expected. Routine work is shared among the junior medical staff.
Fellows will be expected to adjust organ support measures after receiving appropriate training. Attention to record keeping must be meticulous. It is expected that clinical handover to colleagues must be comprehensive.
A comprehensive induction is provided with emphasis on learning practical procedures using the simulator. Teaching is organised weekly and attendance at the multidisciplinary weekly meeting is also encouraged. Opportunity to gain experience in teaching and improving presentation skills will be provided.
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the clinical research trials and audits currently underway. Support for study leave will be given.
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.
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
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.
Grades for Trust appointed 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 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).
Proposed interview date: 22nd April 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 10th April 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* At least 2 years post qualification
* Previous experience in an acute speciality
* Minimum of twelve months NHS experience
* Minimum of three months NHS experience working in either intensive care, anaesthesia, surgical critical care/high dependency, or perioperative medicine
* Completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
* Current ALS / ATLS certification
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).
* 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
* Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
* ICU skills
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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