Junior Fellowship Opportunity at the University Hospital Southampton – Apply Now
Junior Fellowship Opportunity: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) invites applications for the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in the Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU). This full-time, fixed-term opportunity is ideal for doctors seeking structured experience in surgical critical care and high dependency medicine within a leading NHS teaching hospital.
Junior Fellowship Opportunity: Job Details
- Job Title: Junior Fellow – Surgical High Dependency (SHDU)
- Grade: NHS Medical & Dental – Junior Clinical Fellow
- Department: Surgical High Dependency Unit
- Location: Southampton, England
- Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 months
- Working Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Salary: £52,656 per annum (plus additional NHS allowances where applicable)
- Reference Number: 188-MA41225
About the Organisation
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, delivering high-quality care across a wide range of specialties. Rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), UHS consistently ranks among the top NHS trusts for staff engagement and workplace satisfaction. The Trust offers strong academic links, excellent training frameworks, and a supportive environment focused on professional development, equality, and innovation.
Junior Fellowship Opportunity: Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practise
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- At least 6 months of NHS experience in ICU or surgical critical care
- Previous experience in an acute specialty
- Completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS/ATLS certification
- Prior ICU skill exposure
About the Role
The Junior Fellow position in the Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU) provides hands-on training and clinical exposure in the management of surgical critical care patients, with approximately 1,500 admissions annually. The role is designed for junior doctors aiming to strengthen their competencies in critical care, perioperative medicine, and organ support, particularly within a surgical setting. Applicants with prior experience in ICU or anesthesia are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the daily management of surgical high dependency and critical care patients
- Attend and contribute to consultant-led ward rounds
- Assist in adjusting organ support measures following appropriate training
- Ensure accurate, timely, and meticulous clinical documentation
- Deliver comprehensive handovers to medical colleagues
- Engage in structured teaching sessions, simulations, and MDT meetings
- Contribute to clinical audits and ongoing research trials
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgement and decision-making ability
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written English)
- Ability to work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Calm, compassionate approach in high-pressure clinical settings
- Basic IT proficiency
- Understanding of equality, diversity, and patient-centred care
