Overview
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in February 2026. This is a full-time position for a candidate wishing to develop skills in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiac intensive care. UHS has a long-established, successful competency-based training programme. It is one of the busiest NHS cardiothoracic centres with excellent patient outcomes for both acquired and congenital heart disease. Full training in transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is available.
You will be working in a team to care for patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery and procedures from a wide and densely populated geographical area on the South Coast of England. The service is 24 hours per day and consultant led. The cardiac intensive care is a 16-bedded ITU with all aspects of cardiac support available. However, UHS is not a cardiac transplant or ECMO centre so there will be limited exposure to ventricular assist devices and ECMO (5-10 adult cardiac ECMO per year on average).
The unit is well staffed allowing for excellent teaching opportunities and the ability to develop team working skills within a multidisciplinary team. You will work in a team of 11 senior clinical fellows and 1 ACCP alongside 4 UK anaesthesia residents, 5 specialty doctors, 1 specialist doctor, 17 consultants in cardiac anaesthesia and ITU, thoracic anaesthesia consultants and allied health care staff. You will also be encouraged to actively participate in the teaching, quality improvement and research programmes running within the department.
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.
Responsibilities
* Work in a multidisciplinary team in the cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care department to care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and cardiology procedures in one of the busiest cardiac centres in the UK.
* Gain experience by working with full consultant support in one of 4-5 cardiac theatres, 1 thoracic theatre, 1-2 cardiology labs (including hybrid for TAVI and MTEER procedures and complex electrophysiology) and the 16-bedded cardiac intensive care unit. Potential exposure to congenital heart disease (paediatric and adult).
* Undertake a competency-based fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care in a well-established training programme.
* Participate in the formal consultant-led weekly teaching in cardiac anaesthesia, ITU and transoesophageal echocardiography with extensive support and training given to those undertaking TOE accreditation.
Experience / skills needed
* 3 years wide general anaesthesia or ITU experience.
* Clear interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia/ITU.
* Previous cardiothoracic anaesthesia/ITU experience desirable.
* Full-time position with out of hours shifts to cover the cardiac ITU.
* GMC registration.
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 – MT04 £65,048; Basic Salary – MT05 £73,992. Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:
* Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training.
* Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS).
* A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee).
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 Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 13/10/2025. Job Reference: 188-MD30925. This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd September 2025.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025
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