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

Job Title: Senior Fellow in Cardiac Surgery- Secondment Cover
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12
Purpose for Fixed Term: Secondment Cover
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

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job
There is an excellent opportunity come available for a period of up to twelve months to work as a resident doctor at a senior level (Registrar) at UHS Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. This is to cover the secondment of a resident doctor.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled registrar to work as part of a busy cardiothoracic service with complex patients in both fields of surgery.

The job would involve working as a resident doctor in the department along with 19 other residents. The successful candidate would be covering all forms of adult and paediatric cardiac and adult thoracic surgery and would be first on call for ED as well as external and internal referrals.

UHS has an excellent track record in training, and the newly appointed resident doctor would have opportunities to develop clinical, academic and leadership skills during this period.

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: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MA40826
Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Support and manage (as appropriate) patients' surgical pathway from initial outpatient appointment through to pre-operative assessments, preparation for surgery, operating with supervision, post-operative care on surgical wards and critical care units to discharge home and follow up.
• Handle emergency and non-elective referrals by liaising with consultants and nursing teams to ensure rapid and appropriate plans are in place and actioned.
• Participate in a resident or non-resident on-call registrar rota for acute cardiothoracic emergencies.
• Be an proactive member of the wider MDT, engaging in audits, service developments and education

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

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) 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: 10th September 2026This vacancy closes on or before 24th August 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
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• At least 12 months previous experience in Cardiothoracic surgery in a Junior role

Desirable

• Experience at ST3+/Registrar level in cardiothoracic surgery
• Completion of relevant Resuscitation courses or relevant experience
• Publications/ Presentations in Cardiothoracic surgery
• Experience of teaching

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

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: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Mr Sanjay Asopa
sanjay.asopa@uhs.nhs.uk

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.