Junior Fellow in Surgical High Dependency (SHDU)
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,656 £52656 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7677011/188-MA41225 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
The post will provide training and experience in Critical Care Medicine in a surgical critical care unit admitting approximately 1500 patients per year.
This post is intended for Junior Fellows who wish to gain experience in the management of critical care patients, with a focus on surgical critical care.
Preference will be given to those who have previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine and/or Anaesthesia.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
The Junior fellows are primarily involved in the daily management of surgical high dependency patients and critical care patients. Attendance at ward rounds is expected. Routine work is shared among the junior medical staff.
Fellows will be expected to adjust organ support measures after receiving appropriate training. Attention to record keeping must be meticulous. It is expected that clinical handover to colleagues must be comprehensive.
A comprehensive induction is provided with emphasis on learning practical procedures using the simulator. Teaching is organised weekly and attendance at the multidisciplinary weekly meeting is also encouraged. Opportunity to gain experience in teaching and improving presentation skills will be provided.
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the clinical research trials and audits currently underway. Support for study leave will be given.
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: 19th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 28th December 2025
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025
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.
The post will provide training and experience in Critical Care Medicine in a surgical critical care unit admitting approximately 1500 patients per year.
This post is intended for Junior Fellows who wish to gain experience in the management of critical care patients, with a focus on surgical critical care.
Preference will be given to those who have previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine and/or Anaesthesia.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
The Junior fellows are primarily involved in the daily management of surgical high dependency patients and critical care patients. Attendance at ward rounds is expected. Routine work is shared among the junior medical staff.
Fellows will be expected to adjust organ support measures after receiving appropriate training. Attention to record keeping must be meticulous. It is expected that clinical handover to colleagues must be comprehensive.
A comprehensive induction is provided with emphasis on learning practical procedures using the simulator. Teaching is organised weekly and attendance at the multidisciplinary weekly meeting is also encouraged. Opportunity to gain experience in teaching and improving presentation skills will be provided.
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the clinical research trials and audits currently underway. Support for study leave will be given.
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: 19th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 28th December 2025
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025