Junior Fellow in General Surgery

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Junior Fellow in General Surgery Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Fixed term  Duration: Until 4th August 2026 Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Surgical department at UHS is looking for a Junior Fellow (FY1 equivalent) to help support delivering elective and emergency surgery service at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT. This post is ideal for those who are within two years from graduation with some experience working as an FY1 in the NHS already but wanting to gain experience in surgery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties include preparing ward rounds, supporting the team on the ward round and completing FY1 level jobs including prescribing, discharge summaries, requesting and chasing investigations.

You will be a part of the on-call team out of hours and will gain experience in admitting and assessing acutely unwell surgical patients as well as looking after post-operative patients on the wards.

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: 30th April 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 16th April 2026