Junior Fellow in Cardiac Surgery | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job Title

Junior Fellow in Cardiac Surgery

Start Date

ASAP

Contract Type

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

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 position provides training opportunities in the care for cardiothoracic surgical patients in the pre- and post-operative setting with additional exposure to most cardiothoracic procedures.

You will work at a Junior Fellow (ST1-ST2) level and will have days allocated to cardiac and thoracic wards, cardiac high dependency unit and theatre. In theatre, there is opportunity to act as a first assistant in cardiac and thoracic cases, perform basic thoracic procedures and parts of cardiac procedures and progress to improve surgical skills and experience. There are many opportunities to perform ward-based procedures (such as arterial line and chest drain insertion) and undertake audit or research leading to presentations and publications.

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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CHDU ward rounds are done with the on-call registrar and nurse in charge. There is a morning round done after handover with the night team and an afternoon round on weekdays to prioritise discharges and review patients returning from cardiac ICU.

Elective and emergency patients are admitted throughout the week and weekends. You will be required to clerk these patients and perform a pre-assessment if required using the proforma provided on the ward. Daily jobs include ward rounds, prescribing medications, requesting and reviewing investigations and reviewing unwell patients.

You will be required to help complete discharge summaries and complete HICSS data entry (the cardiac operative database). There will always be a registrar on-call to whom all concerns and questions should be escalated in the first instance. You will have plenty of opportunity to develop your basic surgical skills and gain exposure/experience in cardiac and thoracic procedures.

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.

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)

Proposed interview date

23rd June 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 7th June 2026

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jun 2026