Junior Fellow in Surgical High Dependency (SHDU)

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Junior Fellow for its Surgical Critical Care unit. The role involves managing high-dependency surgical patients, participating in ward rounds, and maintaining comprehensive clinical records. Candidates should have an educational background equivalent to training grade doctors and preferably experience in Intensive Care Medicine. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends. CPD is supported, and study leave is available.

Benefits

CPD supported

Study leave available

Qualifications

• Educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors.
• Previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine and/or Anaesthesia is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of surgical high-dependency and critical care patients.
• Attend ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain meticulous record-keeping and clinical handovers.

Skills

Management of surgical high-dependency patients

Ability to work flexible hours

Previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine

Education

Educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors

Job description

Vacancy Overview

A Junior Fellow position in the Surgical Critical Care unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The post focuses on the management of critical care patients in a high‑dependency setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily management of surgical high‑dependency and critical care patients.
• Attend ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Adjust organ support measures following induction and training.
• Maintain meticulous and comprehensive record‑keeping and clinical handovers.
• Participate in weekly teaching sessions and presentation opportunities.
• Engage in clinical research trials and audits currently underway.

Qualifications & Preferences

• Educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors.
• Previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine and/or Anaesthesia preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on weekends and nights.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms for Trust‑appointed (non‑training fellow) doctors. CPD is supported and study leave available.

Grades for Trust‑appointed fellows are paid at the nodal pay point with basic salary plus additional remuneration for hours as per the Doctors’ Work Schedule.

Proposed interview date: 19 January 2026. This vacancy closes on 28 December 2025.