Senior Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	27 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£65,048 - £73,992 Per Annum based on experience
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 May 2026
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7968904/188-MA90426

Summary

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

Job Title: Senior Fellow
Start Date: October 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 36
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.

This post is intended for registrar grade doctors who wish to be eligible for a UK consultant post in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery via the CESR route. A Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) is the essential requirement for doctors via non-deanery training to be eligible to apply for a UK substantive post.

The intended appointment is for a period of 3 years and is subject to a satisfactory annual review equivalent to the ARCP process. On completion of this, there will be opportunity for an extra year as a senior speciality fellow.

At the end of the rotation it is expected that the individual will have completed the FRCS (T&O) and will be at specialty fellowship level.

The training rotation will allow an individual to meet the minimum requirements for eligibility via the CESR route. Each post will last 6 months and will encompass the following specialties:

Hip and Knee Surgery
Hand Surgery
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Spine
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Foot and Ankle Surgery



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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• Regular Orthopaedic outpatient clinics at UHS Hospitals (1-2 days per week). This will cover both Elective and Trauma.

• Trauma operating sessions at UHS Hospitals (1-2 days per week).

• Elective operating sessions at UHS Hospitals.

• On-call duties as part of the Senior on call rota (usually Friday on-call days and weekend Nights. Details can be provided if necessary).

• Supervising the treatment of patients in University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

• Carrying out regular ward rounds as appropriate (1-2 per week).

• Admin and SPA time will be available, as well as study leave.

• Participation in clinical audit within the unit.

• 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.

• Take responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices.

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.

Fellows:
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.

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)
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: 20th May 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 11th May 2026


This advert closes on Monday 11 May 2026