The closing date is 10 June 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow / Junior Clinical Fellow / FY3 Start Date: August 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 6 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Short term funding
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.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Senior clinical fellow/Junior clinical fellow to work with the established multidisciplinary Palliative Medicine team providing specialist palliative, and end of life care to patients under the care of Palliative and Supportive Care Team at Southampton General Hospital. This is a fixed term 6 month 0.7 WTE post and gives an amazing opportunity for someone wanting to gain some experience of Palliative Medicine in a busy acute teaching hospital. There are no on call commitments for this job.
The start date for this job would be 5th August 2026.
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.
Job responsibilities
You will work with the Supportive and Palliative Care team at Southampton General Hospital, working alongside the team to provide symptom control advice and support to patients in the acute hospital. You will be expected to attend and contribute to daily handover and team discussion, then review patients referred to the team across the hospital. Depending on experience, these reviews will initially be done with another member of the team, but it is envisaged that you will develop your skills and confidence to conduct reviews of new and follow-up patients independently in time.
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).
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 two years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis)
* MRCP (UK) full diploma or MCEM (Full) or MRCGP (full, with CCT) or MRCS (Full) or FRCA (Full) or FRCS or EEA eligibility
* Diploma in Palliative Medicine
* Higher qualification in medical education
* Four years postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) with at least two years in a relevant specialty
* Previous experience of Oncology
* Previous Experience of Palliative Medicine
* Experience of auditTeaching experience
Aptitudes and skills
* 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
* Team player
* Flexibility in working practice
* Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
* Understanding of management issues
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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