Senior Specialty Fellow (Hands) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	13 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£73,992 £73,992
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	12 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Cwmni:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7731445/188-MA30126

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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.

We are looking to appoint a highly experienced and motivated individual to the post of Senior Specialty Fellow (aimed at Year 6+ Specialist Registrars) in Elective and Trauma Hand Orthopaedic Surgery. The post will be ideal for those who wish to enhance their operative skills and gain further specialist education in trauma and elective hand surgery in final preparation for their appointment to Consultant Grade. The Fellow is expected to provide independent surgical sessions and to work closely alongside the Hand Team.
Participation in the senior on-call trauma rota will be required.

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.



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Duties will include:

• Regular outpatient and hand trauma clinics at University Hospital Southampton and associated facilities to include Lymington Hospital and Royal South Hants Hospital

• Operating sessions – both elective and hand trauma and general trauma

• Attendance at the daily Trauma meetings to advise the general trauma service on hand, wrist and elbow injuries

• Covering clinic and theatre sessions for the Consultants and Associate Specialist as required

• Supervising the treatment of patients in University Hospital Southampton

• Carrying out regular ward rounds as appropriate

• Participation in clinical audit within the unit

• Engagement in Research. Outcome measurement and Journal reviewing

• Active involvement in the training and supervision of junior Medical staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students

• On-call duties (General trauma) as appropriate

This is a provisional job plan and will be mutually agreed with the Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Lead according to the training needs and interests of the Fellow as well as the service needs of the Unit.

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 (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)
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Proposed interview date: 2nd February 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 27th January 2026




This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026