Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Trust Senior Fellow
Start Date: July 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 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 of the job: You will work at a ‘Registrar / ST3+ level’ and will generally work for a consultant team. You will be involved in the pre- and post-operative care of the patients, together with the appropriate theatre sessions and clinics. You will be involved in the care of all the patients in the Cardiothoracic unit when on‑call. In the theatre, you will assist in operations and may perform supervised surgeries and procedures depending on the level of experience.
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.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Routine duties include ward rounds, attending OPD with a consultant, preoperative assessment, risk stratification, consent, participation in surgery and post-operative management of patients. When on‑call, you will also be involved in assessing referrals, reviewing investigations, discussion with the appropriate consultant and management of accepted patients.
You will be a part of the paediatric cardiac arrest team for patients within the unit and Cardiothoracic trauma team. You will also be required to input into the care of patients who are on the Cardiac/Thoracic Intensive Care Unit, who are jointly managed with anaesthetists/intensivists.
You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Unit programme. Regular audits, use of the dry lab and participation in ongoing educational and research activities is strongly encouraged. You will be involved in teaching and training of junior colleagues.
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.
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.
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).
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)
Proposed interview date: 29th June 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 8th June 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* 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 12 months previous experience in Cardiothoracic surgery in a Junior role
* Experience at ST3+/Registrar level in cardiothoracic surgery
* Completion of relevant Resuscitation courses or relevant experience
* Publications/ Presentations in Cardiothoracic surgery
* Experience of teaching
* NHS experience
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
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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