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 ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to advertise a senior clinical fellowship in general paediatric surgery at Southampton Children's Hospital for one year, starting as soon as possible.
You'll need to have certificate of completion of training in paediatric surgery by the time of employment and will join a team of seven general paediatric surgeons and three paediatric urologists, seven registrars and one research fellow.
We are looking for someone motivated and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic who is keen to gain further skills before embarking on their consultant career.
You'll need FRCS (paed surg) and to have completed years ST8 or equivalent.
We are a large tertiary referral centre with a strong track record of research and publications as well as a well renowned established teaching programme.
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 description
Job responsibilities
You'll do one in nine weekends on call as part of the registrar on call rota. Additionally there will be a weekly on call (except when on call that weekend) at consultant level i.e. carried out in addition to the registrar on call and with consultant back up in order to provide supported new consultant level experience. There is a one in six consultant on call for general paediatric surgery and there is a separate paediatric urology consultant on call rota which you would not be involved in.
Your job plan will include at least two independent operative sessions each week which will be supervised, ad hoc independent clinics, regular clinics, MDTs and teaching sessions as well as regional clinics and regional operating lists.
Youll have the opportunity to further your management and leadership experience within the department as well as to run the teaching programme which involves laparoscopic and open surgical skills training as well as covering the curriculum in a unique and interesting way. Youll also mentor residents one to one with laparscopic and open surgical skills training as part of their timetabled teaching activity.
Furthermore there will be the option to focus on an area of subspecialist interest which will be supported by the paediatric surgical team as well as our adult surgical colleagues.
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 (non-training 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 (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 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 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)
Interviews will be held on: 4th November 2025This vacancy closes on or before: 13th October 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll do one in nine weekends on call as part of the registrar on call rota. Additionally there will be a weekly on call (except when on call that weekend) at consultant level i.e. carried out in addition to the registrar on call and with consultant back up in order to provide supported new consultant level experience. There is a one in six consultant on call for general paediatric surgery and there is a separate paediatric urology consultant on call rota which you would not be involved in.
Your job plan will include at least two independent operative sessions each week which will be supervised, ad hoc independent clinics, regular clinics, MDTs and teaching sessions as well as regional clinics and regional operating lists.
Youll have the opportunity to further your management and leadership experience within the department as well as to run the teaching programme which involves laparoscopic and open surgical skills training as well as covering the curriculum in a unique and interesting way. Youll also mentor residents one to one with laparscopic and open surgical skills training as part of their timetabled teaching activity.
Furthermore there will be the option to focus on an area of subspecialist interest which will be supported by the paediatric surgical team as well as our adult surgical colleagues.
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 (non-training 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 (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 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 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)
Interviews will be held on: 4th November 2025This vacancy closes on or before: 13th October 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS paediatric surgery or approved overseas equivalent
- ATLS or APLS certified
- Presentations and publications appropriate to stage
- Completed year ST8 in paediatric surgery with an outcome 6 at ARCP or equivalent by the time of employment
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards,scholarships, grants
- Other higher degrees
- Certificate of completion of training in paediatric surgery (by the time of employment)
- A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience for CCT
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- If a thesis based on research is in preparation it must be nearly completed and clear evidence of sustained progress towards completion must be demonstrated
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 and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
- Evidence of an interest in paediatric urology above that of the average trainee in paediatric surgery
- Leadership qualities
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS paediatric surgery or approved overseas equivalent
- ATLS or APLS certified
- Presentations and publications appropriate to stage
- Completed year ST8 in paediatric surgery with an outcome 6 at ARCP or equivalent by the time of employment
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards,scholarships, grants
- Other higher degrees
- Certificate of completion of training in paediatric surgery (by the time of employment)
- A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience for CCT
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- If a thesis based on research is in preparation it must be nearly completed and clear evidence of sustained progress towards completion must be demonstrated
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 and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
- Evidence of an interest in paediatric urology above that of the average trainee in paediatric surgery
- Leadership qualities
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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.
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).
