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

The senior fellow is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the consultants, including outpatient and inpatient management of OMF elective and emergency pathways. When on call the senior fellow will be on the middle grade tier of the on call rota and will be expected to supervise our resident doctors under the guidance of a consultant on call.

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).

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: 27th July 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 17th July 2026.

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS, BDP or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Part 1 MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements
• 12 months Basic Surgical Training in posts recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons or experience in surgery in general at SHO grade up to the criteria specified by the FRCS Part B
• Relevant post registration experience
• Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course

Aptitude & 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
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Understands the principles of clinical audit
• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Experienced in basic surgical procedures
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and has awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
• Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work
• Evidence of contribution to non-professional organisations
• Active involvement in audit
• Information technology skills

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving