Senior Fellow in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major regional referral hospital in Southampton seeks a Registrar/ST3+ level doctor to join their busy Cardiothoracic unit. The role involves providing care for surgical patients, assisting in operations, and engaging in teaching and supervision of junior doctors. Attractive benefits include flexible working, competitive holidays, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants should have completed a minimum of 6 years of specialty training and hold relevant higher specialty exams.

Benefits

NHS discounts

35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6 years of specialty training.
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam.
• A portfolio demonstrating progression criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call cover for cardiac and thoracic patients.
• Participate in daily ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Assist in operative procedures under supervision.
• Manage postoperative patients in collaboration with teams.
• Contribute to major trauma case management.
• Engage in teaching and supervising junior doctors.

Skills

Emergency assessments

Preoperative assessment

Teaching and supervision

Postoperative management

Education

Higher specialty exam (e.g. FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

Minimum of 6 years of specialty training

Job description

Overview

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.

You will work at a “Registrar / ST3+ level” and will generally work for a consultant team. You will be involved in the pre- and post-operative care of the patients, together with the appropriate theatre sessions and clinics. You will be involved in the care of all the patients in the Cardiothoracic unit when on-call. In theatre, you will assist in operations and may perform supervised surgeries and procedures depending on your level of experience. Our department is a busy, high-performing cardiothoracic surgical unit and a major regional referral centre, including major trauma, serving a large and diverse geographical area. The unit has an excellent reputation for managing complex and high-risk cases with outstanding clinical outcomes.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England. As an academically active unit, we run ongoing research projects, regular audits and encourage teaching and training, with ample opportunities for involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Team

The surgical team comprises 9 consultant adult cardiac surgeons, 4 congenital cardiac surgeons, and 6 thoracic surgeons, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team including 18 registrars, 13 senior house officers, advanced nurse practitioners, surgical care practitioners and nurse case managers. The department operates on a firm-based structure that fosters continuity, mentorship and close collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call cover for both cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, including emergency assessments and referrals.
• Participate in daily ward rounds, outpatient clinics, preoperative assessment, risk stratification, consent and perioperative care.
• Assist and participate in operative procedures under consultant supervision.
• Manage postoperative patients, including those on the Cardiac ICU and HDU, in collaboration with anaesthetic and intensive care teams.
• Contribute to the management of major trauma cases.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance and research activities.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of junior doctors, medical students and advanced care practitioners.
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, morbidity and mortality meetings and departmental teaching.

Benefits

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.

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).

Closing Information

Proposed interview date: 17th December 2025.

This vacancy closes on or before 14th December 2025.