University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Teaching Fellow

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

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

This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of September 2025.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fellow to join the medical education team in University Hospital Southampton as teaching fellow.We would like to appoint a new fellow, who will contribute primarily to providing teaching to Foundation doctors, but opportunities will also be available to participate in other teaching programmes including for undergraduates. Training and supervision for the role will be provided by the medical education team at UHS.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Based on experience/qualifications per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT30525

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached.

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 £61,825 | Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

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)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview 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: TBCJob Reference: 188-MT30525This vacancy closes on or before: 17th June 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached.

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 £61,825 | Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

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)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview 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: TBCJob Reference: 188-MT30525This vacancy closes on or before: 17th June 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Satisfactory completion of Foundation program and core training (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
  • Maintains clinical and non- clinical skills

Desirable

  • Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters
  • Training in delivering teaching and/or qualification in education
  • Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
  • Has received positive feedback on teaching skills
  • Participation in audit/research or quality improvement

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
  • Organisation of teaching locally, regionally, or nationally
  • Able to deliver simulation teaching

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving
Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Satisfactory completion of Foundation program and core training (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
  • Maintains clinical and non- clinical skills

Desirable

  • Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters
  • Training in delivering teaching and/or qualification in education
  • Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
  • Has received positive feedback on teaching skills
  • Participation in audit/research or quality improvement

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
  • Organisation of teaching locally, regionally, or nationally
  • Able to deliver simulation teaching

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Medical Education

Dr Faye Hawkins

faye.hawkins@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Based on experience/qualifications per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT30525

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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