Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Position Details
* Job Title: Junior Fellow in GICU (Non-Airway)
* Start Date: 4th August 2026
* Contract Type: Fixed term
* End Date: 3rd August 2027
* Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
Purpose
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
This post is intended for Junior Fellows who wish to gain experience in managing Level 3 and Level 2 patients in an Intensive Care Unit. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience assessing and managing all critically ill patients with supervision from a dedicated intensive care consultant.
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 ranks 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 entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), pension scheme, and a range of NHS discounts.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work, situated on the south coast with direct trains to London and an international airport. The New Forest National Park and Jurassic coast beaches are nearby. Living costs are 20% lower than London and 14 schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The Junior Fellows are primarily involved in the daily management of intensive care (GICU) patients and surgical high dependency patients (SHDU). Attendance at ward rounds is expected. Routine work is shared among all junior medical staff. Trainees will be expected to have or be willing to acquire skills such as central venous insertion (CVC) and arterial cannulation. More complex procedures may be undertaken if progress allows. Fellows should gain adequate knowledge and experience in all organ support measures. Meticulous record keeping and methodological clinical handover are essential.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document, which details key responsibilities, role expectations, and qualifications.
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 before submitting an application.
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and a named educational supervisor will be assigned at the start of the post. Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported, with options for study leave and additional remuneration for extra hours.
Proposed interview date: 10th April 2026
Vacancy closes on or before 2nd April 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practice
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement
* At least 2 years post‑qualification
* Previous experience in an acute speciality
Desirable Criteria
* FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
* Current ALS / ATLS certification
* Previous Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia experience within the NHS
* Completion of foundation competencies or equivalent
* Intensive Care skills
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential Criteria
* Evidence of effective teamwork in multi‑professional settings
* Understanding of equality and diversity and its impact on patients, visitors and staff
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Strong organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Calm, compassionate, and efficient response to changing circumstances
* Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable Criteria
* Basic IT skills
Living Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Living Trust Values
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