Senior Fellow in Breast Surgery

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust located in Southampton is seeking a Senior Fellow in Breast Surgery for a part-time position based at the Princess Anne Hospital. The role involves delivering patient care in breast surgery and participating in clinical governance. Candidates should hold an MBBS or equivalent with GMC registration, and a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training is required. The position offers a salary between £65,048 and £73,992 depending on experience, along with various benefits such as flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• 6 years of Specialty training in surgery.
• Recent experience in NHS surgical department at registrar level.
• Experience in management of breast disease.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in breast surgery including urgent admissions.
• Manage clinical governance and patient care.
• Assist in Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Skills

Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Understanding of equality and diversity

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

Overview

Senior Fellow in Breast Surgery at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. This is a part-time post in Breast Surgery. The closing date is 15 February 2026.

Main duties

The main clinical duties of the post include:

• To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

This is a part-time post in Breast Surgery, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. The main clinical duties of the post will be described in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document, which includes the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications required for 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 criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, with a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is 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, with 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 on experience and skills.

Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5 include:

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence demonstrating progression criteria in line with the Curriculum for the speciality (similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 27 February 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 15 February 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Experience to ST4 level or equivalent (in surgery)
• Recent experience in NHS surgical department at registrar level
• Experience in the management of breast disease and breast sepsis
• Further higher degree
• Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery and/or other relevant subspecialty associations
• Specialist breast surgery qualification
• Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
• Recent experience in breast surgery
• Experience in clinical governance
• Evidence of research and publications

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application. Evidence of CPD.
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Experience in clinical governance
• The ability to make significant contributions and developments to established services
• Up to date statutory and mandatory training
• Evidence of leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year, depending on experience