Junior Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	14 October 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£52656.00 Per Annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 November 2025
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7547945/188-MA21025

Summary

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.

Online applicants are welcome to apply for the post of Junior Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery (12 months fixed term with potential to renew contract). The department is a high volume Cardiothoracic centre, delivering some of the best outcomes in the UK. The unit has a strong ethos of training and research. The successful candidate will work as part of a large team 12-14 other SHO's including FY2 doctors. The resident doctors for this role are supported by a large team of registrars as well as advanced nurse practitioners on the wards and surgical care practitioners in theatres.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.



We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.



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.

Junior Fellow will work at a senior hours officer (FY2-CT2) level and will have days allocated to cardiac and thoracic wards, cardiac high dependency unit and theatres.
Opportunities to undertake audit or research, leading to presentations and publications.

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 (non-training 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 (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 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: 11th November 2025
This vacancy closes on or before 28th October 2025

CV's are not accepted for this post, please do not send to this address.




This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025