Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is an Infectious Diseases Senior Fellow post, at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. It is suitable for applicants seeking training and experience in infectious disease and will join our existing NTN Speciality Trainees in Infectious Diseases at UHS.
University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust is a large teaching hospital and Foundation Trust providing acute district services to the City of Southampton and immediate surroundings and acute regional services to a catchment population of up to 3 million for Cardiac, Neuroscience, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Surgery and Specialist Adult Surgical services.
The Department of Infection provides comprehensive infection services including an inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases service, a comprehensive clinical microbiology service, Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention activities. The adult infectious diseases team comprises one of the medical specialty firms within the Specialist Medicine Care Group; the clinical caseload includes the end-to-end inpatient care of patients with HIV infection, tuberculosis, imported infection, Pyrexia of Unknown Origin, complex bone and joint infection, disseminated bacterial infection and patients with other complex/severe community acquired infections including severe sepsis.
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
Contribution to the infectious diseases inpatient and outpatient service including:
1. To be responsible at registrar level for infectious diseases inpatients at UHS including daily reviews and management under supervision of the infectious diseases consultants.
2. To be responsible at registrar level for the daily assessment and management of Infectious Diseases pick ups from the Acute Medical Unit and for other ward consults referred by other speciality teams at UHS
3. To contribute to the infectious diseases out-patient clinics at UHS.
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)
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 5th November 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribution to the infectious diseases inpatient and outpatient service including:
1. To be responsible at registrar level for infectious diseases inpatients at UHS including daily reviews and management under supervision of the infectious diseases consultants.
2. To be responsible at registrar level for the daily assessment and management of Infectious Diseases pick ups from the Acute Medical Unit and for other ward consults referred by other speciality teams at UHS
3. To contribute to the infectious diseases out-patient clinics at UHS.
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)
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 5th November 2025
Person Specification
Qualifications Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- MRCP
- 4 years post-graduate training, including 2 in relevant medical specialty equivalent to core medical training ST1/2
- Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Education/Training Qualification
- Research Experience
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
- Previous experience in an infection speciality
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Awareness of changing structure of NHS
Living the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- MRCP
- 4 years post-graduate training, including 2 in relevant medical specialty equivalent to core medical training ST1/2
- Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Education/Training Qualification
- Research Experience
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
- Previous experience in an infection speciality
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Awareness of changing structure of NHS
Living the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: 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).
