About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Junior Fellow in Surgery
Start Date: 5th August 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short Term Funding
Main duties of the job
This is a rotational post involving various surgical specialities and surgical HDU to commence in August 2026.
This post is ideal for trainees who have completed their foundation training who have an interest in surgery as a career and wish to expand their surgical experience prior to applying for a CST programme.
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 description Job responsibilities
The surgical departments are looking for a junior fellow to help support the surgery service at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT.
This is a rotational post involving 4 months placements within various the surgical specialities such as trauma and orthopaedics, general surgery, surgical HDU and ENT/OMFS.
This post holder will be expected to contribute to the out hours on-call rota within their allocated subspeciality including weekends and nights coverThere will be exposure to allocated theatres and departmental teachings
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: TBCThis vacancy closes on or before 6th July 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training and Experience Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Completion of UK Foundation training programme year 1 or equivalent Minimum of six months experience in the NHS Minimum of 4 months experience in a surgical speciality at a foundation year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
Completion of UK Foundation training Programme Experience working as an SHO within surgical speciality Less than 12 months surgical experience as an SHO (post FY1) Certification ALS
Aptitudes & Skills Essential
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 Ability to assess and formulate immediate treatment plans on a range of emergency problems within the speciality Ability to manage and prioritise emergency care of patients A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality Documented audit experience
Desirable
Certification in a teaching course Surgical log book with at least 10 cases Pass at MRCS part A Attendance at Basic Surgical Skills course (BSS) (A) or/and ATLS
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Working Together Always Improving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)