Junior Fellow in General Surgery
The closing date is 16 April 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Junior Fellow in General Surgery
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: Until 4th August 2026
Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Surgical department at UHS is looking for a Junior Fellow (FY1 equivalent) to help support delivering elective and emergency surgery service at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT. This post is ideal for those who are within two years from graduation with some experience working as an FY1 in the NHS already but wanting to gain experience in surgery.
About us
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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Job responsibilities
Main duties include preparing ward rounds, supporting the team on the ward round and completing FY1 level jobs including prescribing, discharge summaries, requesting and chasing investigations.
You will be a part of the on-call team out of hours and will gain experience in admitting and assessing acutely unwell surgical patients as well as looking after post-operative patients on the wards.
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: 30th April 2026. This vacancy closes on or before 16th April 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
* MBBS or equivalent
* Previous experience of working in the NHS for at least 6 months
* Experience working as an FY1 equivalent post within the NHS
* Certification in ALERT course
* Obtained pass in Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA)
* Certification in ALS
* NHS experience of less than 18 months
* Has not worked as an SHO equivalent grade for more than 12 months
* Previous experience in a surgical placement minimum 4 months
* Previous out of hours shift experience within the NHS
* Have completed MRCS part A but is yet to complete part B of the examination
* Certification in a teaching course
Aptitudes and skills
* 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
* Ability to manage an efficient and smooth-running team
* Ability to organise workload and arrange priorities
* Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department
* Presentation at a national or international meeting
* Peer reviewed first author publication, case report, published collaborative research
* Surgical logbook with at least 10 cases
* Completed basic surgical skills (BSS) course
* Completed 2 cycle surgically themed audit, QIP
* Extra-curricular activity demonstrating commitment to surgery as a career - surgical elective placement, surgical taster week
Living Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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