University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Junior Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics

The closing date is 26 July 2026

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

Job Title: Junior Fellow - T&O
Start Date: Aug 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12
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

Main duties of the job
The post is for a Trust Junior Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery. The purpose of the role is to provide junior medical support for Consultant led ward rounds, on-calls and orthopaedic surgery. They will participate in the Junior on call/out of hours rota which is fully supported at both Registrar and Consultant level.

These posts are ideally suited for candidates wishing to progress to higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics and they are not recognised for CT Training. The job has been structured to provide a fantastic opportunity to expand trauma experience in a Major Trauma centre. Research and audit will be supported and encouraged.

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.

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Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MA60726
Job locations: T&O Medical Staff, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Unit has been designated one of the Adult and Childrens Major Trauma Centres. These exciting posts will complement the existing Elective and Trauma rotas and will offer excellent experience in the management of these patients. Orthopaedic SHO - basic patient care, daily ward rounds and ward cover. Additional theatre and oncall duties to focus training on Orthopaedics. Duties will include:

• Oncalls/out of hours cover, carrying out routine admission, assessment and ongoing orthopaedic management of patients within Consultant teams.
• Working alongside on call senior/Registrar to help clerk new admissions and advise on and see emergency cases being referred to the department from number of areas.
• Ward cover, providing doctor supervision on the Wards within the T&O footprint and being the 1st point of contact for emergency and routine jobs.
• Routine ward rounds alongside the team Consultant/senior reviewing previous admissions still under our care, or seeing new admissions with the duty consultant for the week.
• Theatre days being available in order to spend time as either first or second assistant in a selection of Elective and Trauma lists (varies across the rotas).
• Self Development/Clinical Training days provide the opportunity for extra educational activities including portfolio work, Theatre, Clinic or audits.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaison with all health professionals involved in a patients care as appropriate.
• Good communication with patients and carers.
• Administrative tasks related to patient care and departmental management.
• To participate fully in the Clinical Governance activity of the service.
• There will be opportunities to develop clinical and surgical skills.
• You will be part of the junior doctor rota and will participate in the on-call/out of hours rota for emergency admissions and out of hours care. All rotas participate to this in some degree.
• Take responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices.

This is a provisional job plan and will be mutually agreed with the Clinical Supervisor and the Clinical Director according to the training needs and interests of the Fellow as well as the service needs of the Unit Study and Training: Will be dependent on the agreement of the clinical lead, educational lead and service needs. External study leave (time off and expenses) are allowed as per Trust policy. Internal Teaching sessions along Orthopaedic themes are available.

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: 4th August 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 26th July 2026

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
• Completion of FY1 / FY2 rotation or equivalent
• Current ALS

Desirable

• FRCA / MRCP / MRCS / MCEM or equivalent
• ATLS qualification
• T&O experience
• Basic Surgical Skills
• NHS experience

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).
• 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
• IT Skills

Living 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.

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: T&O Medical Staff, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Medical Staffing Coordinator
Sophie Middleton
sophie.middleton@uhs.nhs.uk

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