# Foundation Fellowship Programme Doctor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/foundation-fellowship-programme-doctor/23d607d7-61a8-4a95-9d8a-49a6a13386db - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/foundation-fellowship-programme-doctor/23d607d7-61a8-4a95-9d8a-49a6a13386db.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £38,831 - £52,656 per annum - **Contract type:** 24 months (Fixed term: 24 months) - **Closing date:** 2025-08-15T12:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-08-12T11:20:26.766Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v7412704 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7412704?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ### Main duties of the job We are eager to invite applications for our Foundation Fellowship Programme at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. To submit an application, please use the link below. Taking you through a virtual application platform where you will be asked about your skills and experience. https://app.talk-n-job.de/chat/2001232/nhs PLEASE NOTE - we will not be accepting traditional written applications via Trac Jobs. Please only use the link above to apply. Any applications received via Trac will be discarded. We're seeking to appoint Foundation Fellowship Doctors at Year 1, 2 and 3 Level. These posts are commencing on the 4th February 2026 for a period of 24 months. There will be additional supernumerary period starting 7th January 2026 for those new to the NHS. Please look at the person specification and make an application for one of the fellowship posts only most suitable to your experience. We will only accept your first application - duplicate applications are automatically removed from the system. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Foundation Fellowship Programme is an exciting opportunity for trainees interested in pursuing a career in Medicine or Surgery. This opportunity allows you to gain experience of clinical medicine or surgery, depending on the grade may be involved in on-call rotas. FF1/FF2: You will spend time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. Providing a great opportunity to spend time in a sub speciality and work closely with leaders in that field. Having just recently graduated from medical school you will find this a great way to develop your skills and knowledge of working with in the NHS. FF3 Surgical: This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of a variety of surgical specialities and depending on grade to be involved in the on-call rota. Successful candidates will spend their time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. This gives candidates a great opportunity to spend time in a sub speciality and work closely with leaders in that field. FF3 Medicine: This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of clinical medicine specialities and depending on grade to be involved in the on-call rota. Successful candidates will spend their time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. This gives candidates a great opportunity to spend time in a subspecialty and work closely with leaders in that field. All posts have a service element and the following covers the majority of duties. There will be minor variations in different posts, but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties: - Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled - Organize, monitor and assist with tasks on the ward in the day-to-day management of in-patients. - Liaise between nurses, allied health professionals, peers, patients, relatives and senior medical staff. - Attend to day-case patients and outpatient clinics where possible - Take part in rostered out of normal hours emergency work when orientation complete and competence assessed. - Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required. - Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional development. - Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions as per doctors on the national training programme. - Undertake audit and service evaluations at various times throughout the rotations. - Teach medical students - Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues. - Attend the hospital and departmental induction - Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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) Basic Salary MT01 (FF1) £38,831 Basic Salary MT02 (FF2) £44,439 Basic Salary MT03 (FF3) £52,656 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. If you are successful, you will be invited to an interview within 4-6 weeks within application. Job Reference: MT10825. This vacancy closes on Friday 15th August at midday and will not be closed before this date. ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description We are eager to invite applications for our Foundation Fellowship Programme at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. To submit an application, please use the link below. Taking you through a virtual application platform where you will be asked about your skills and experience. https://app.talk-n-job.de/chat/2001232/nhs PLEASE NOTE - we will not be accepting traditional written applications via Trac Jobs. Please only use the link above to apply. Any applications received via Trac will be discarded. We're seeking to appoint Foundation Fellowship Doctors at Year 1, 2 and 3 Level. These posts are commencing on the 4th February 2026 for a period of 24 months. There will be additional supernumerary period starting 7th January 2026 for those new to the NHS. Please look at the person specification and make an application for one of the fellowship posts only most suitable to your experience. We will only accept your first application - duplicate applications are automatically removed from the system. ## Responsibilities The Foundation Fellowship Programme is an exciting opportunity for trainees interested in pursuing a career in Medicine or Surgery. This opportunity allows you to gain experience of clinical medicine or surgery, depending on the grade may be involved in on-call rotas. FF1/FF2: You will spend time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. Providing a great opportunity to spend time in a sub speciality and work closely with leaders in that field. Having just recently graduated from medical school you will find this a great way to develop your skills and knowledge of working with in the NHS. FF3 Surgical: This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of a variety of surgical specialities and depending on grade to be involved in the on-call rota. Successful candidates will spend their time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. This gives candidates a great opportunity to spend time in a sub speciality and work closely with leaders in that field. FF3 Medicine: This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of clinical medicine specialities and depending on grade to be involved in the on-call rota. Successful candidates will spend their time in various sub-specialties, rotating at 6 monthly intervals. This gives candidates a great opportunity to spend time in a subspecialty and work closely with leaders in that field. All posts have a service element and the following covers the majority of duties. There will be minor variations in different posts, but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties: - Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled - Organize, monitor and assist with tasks on the ward in the day-to-day management of in-patients. - Liaise between nurses, allied health professionals, peers, patients, relatives and senior medical staff. - Attend to day-case patients and outpatient clinics where possible - Take part in rostered out of normal hours emergency work when orientation complete and competence assessed. - Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required. - Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional development. - Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions as per doctors on the national training programme. - Undertake audit and service evaluations at various times throughout the rotations. - Teach medical students - Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues. - Attend the hospital and departmental induction - Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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) Basic Salary MT01 (FF1) £38,831 Basic Salary MT02 (FF2) £44,439 Basic Salary MT03 (FF3) £52,656 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. If you are successful, you will be invited to an interview within 4-6 weeks within application. Job Reference: MT10825. This vacancy closes on Friday 15th August at midday and will not be closed before this date. ## Person Specification ### Living Trust Values **Essential** - Patient First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Aptitudes and skills **Essential** - Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams - 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 - Evidence of competence in practical procedures relevant to the training programme applied for - The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the outcomes to be achieved in the UK Foundation Programme as set out in the GMC’s: The Trainee Doctor (2011) **Desirable** - Global score – Language and application etiquette - Global score – Experience and impressive attributes - ALS or BLS course ### Qualifications, Training & Experience **Essential** - GMC registration with a licence to practice - Undergraduate medical training undertaken in English; or valid English language certificate - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - At least 12 months of relevant Pre-registration house office equivalent experience (clinical attachments not included) **Desirable** - Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity - Previous UK experience - Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements - Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 211.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9656035) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.