Senior Specialty Fellow in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Job overview

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

Job Title: Senior Specialty Fellow Start Date: 5th August 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term End Date: 3rd August 2027 Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time position for a candidate wishing to develop skills in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiac intensive care. UHS has a long- established, successful competency-based training programme. It is one of the busiest NHS cardiothoracic centres with excellent patient outcomes for both acquired and congenital heart disease.  Full training in transoesophageal echocardiography is available.

You will be working in a team to care for patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery and procedures from wide and densely populated geographical area on the South Coast of England. The service is 24 hours per day and consultant led.

The cardiac intensive care is a 16-bedded ITU with all aspects of cardiac support available. However, UHS is not a cardiac transplant or ECMO centre so there will be limited exposure to ventricular assist devices and ECMO (5-10 adult cardiac ECMO per year on average).

The unit is well staffed allowing for excellent teaching opportunities and the ability to develop team working skills within a multidisciplinary team. You will work in a team of 11 senior clinical fellows and 1 ACCP alongside 4 UK anaesthesia residents, 5 specialty doctors, 1 specialist doctor, 17 consultants in cardiac anaesthesia and ITU, thoracic anaesthesia consultants and allied health care staff.

You will also be encouraged to actively participate in the teaching, quality improvement and research programmes running within the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under appropriate supervision, to be responsible for: 1.    the delivery of anaesthesia for patient undergoing cardiothoracic surgery or associated cardiological procedures  2.    the day-to-day care of 4 - 6 intensive care patients

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   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.

Proposed interview date: to be confirmed This vacancy closes on or before  10th April 2026