This is a fixed-term contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
University Hospital Southampton is a busy, tertiary teaching hospital with a large colorectal department serving both the local and regional population. It provides a comprehensive colorectal surgery service for patients with primary and recurrent colorectal cancer, complex IBD, neuroendocrine tumours, and benign colorectal disease including pelvic floor. We offer robotic and laparoscopic surgery; surgery for locally advanced and complex cancer; commissioned Intestinal Failure unit, complex pelvic floor surgery including sacral nerve stimulation and mesh removal service; a European Centre of excellence for neuroendocrine tumours. Emergency general surgery is delivered by a dedicated Acute Surgery team.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
The senior fellowship post is for 12-months (with the possibility to extend for a further 12-months). The successful candidate will work on the middle grade registrar roster, and be part of the general surgery on call rota. They will work within a large multi-disciplinary team with the opportunity to gain expereince in all aspects of colorectal surgery through attendance at various MDTs, general and specialist clinics, theatre and endoscopy lists. The post holder will also join the ‘registrar of the week’ rota to support the colorectal in-patient service.
There is scope and opportunity for audit and research with support to present findings at national meetings and prepare outcomes for publication.
Additional Information
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
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 detailed below 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)
Basic Salary – MT04 £65,048 Basic Salary – MT05 £73,992
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)
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 26th August 2025
Job Reference; 188-MA70725
This vacancy closes on or before 21st August 2025