Overview
Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior clinical fellow in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and ITU
Start Date: June 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 3 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
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.
Main duties
* Provide anaesthesia and intensive care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery
* Provide anaesthesia for patients undergoing thoracic surgery
* Provide anaesthesia for patients undergoing cardiology procedures (ablations, TAVI, MTEER)
Working context
The cardiothoracic team is made up of many doctors, nurses and allied health staff who work together for the patients and to support each other. The patients are often complex and teamwork is mandatory to ensure great outcomes for the patients. This role is vital for the day-to-day care of the patients alongside the other team members both in and out of hours. You will work hard and benefit from the experience and rewards of working in a team that delivers excellent care to complex patients. You will also have access to the full competency-based teaching programme run by the cardiac anaesthesia department.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities. 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 with good transport links, nearby natural beauty, and a cost of living position different from larger cities.
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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* Provide anaesthesia and intensive care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery
* Provide anaesthesia for patients undergoing thoracic surgery
* Provide anaesthesia for patients undergoing cardiology procedures (ablations, TAVI, MTEER)
Additional Information
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. Salary details are determined by the National Medical and Dental pay scales and experience.
Person specification
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
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Final FRCA or equivalent
* 3 years wide clinical experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in the UK
* Interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care
Desirable criteria
* Teaching experience
* Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement
* Research interest
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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