Junior Fellow in Surgery

Junior Fellow in Surgery

Closing date: 08 July 2026

Start Date: 5th August 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Short Term Funding

Responsibilities

• Rotational placement across multiple surgical specialties, including trauma and orthopaedics, general surgery, surgical HDU, and ENT/OMFS, with 4 months in each.
• Provide support to the surgery service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
• Contribute to out hours on call rota within the assigned subspecialty, including weekend and night cover.
• Participate in allocated theatres, departmental teaching sessions, and continuous professional development activities.
• Manage and prioritise emergency care, assess and formulate immediate treatment plans for a range of acute problems.
• Document clinical activity, audit, and teaching contributions as required by Trust policies.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Completion of UK Foundation training programme (Year 1 or equivalent).
• Minimum of six months experience in the NHS and at least 4 months experience in a surgical specialty at Foundation Level.
• Experience working as an SHO within a surgical specialty (post FY1) and less than 12 months surgical experience as an SHO.
• Certification in Advanced Life Support (ALS), British Standards for Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) and/or ATLS.
• Pass at MRCS Part A.
• Evidence of teaching experience, audit participation, and a surgical log book with at least 10 cases.
• Clear demonstration of sound clinical judgement, effective communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Access to NHS discounts.
• Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements considered where service needs are met.
• Supported continuous professional development and study leave opportunities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Legal Notice

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is an employer of choice committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.