Job Overview
We are eager to invite applications for our Foundation Year 1 Doctor (Locally Employed Fellow) position at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is for a 12-month Locally Employed Fellow post based at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, and the post will provide training and experience in medical and surgical specialities as ward-based doctors so that you can gain competencies to achieve the Certificate of Readiness to enter specialty training.
2 x 12 month posts from 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026
Post 1 - Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine
Post 2 - Old Age Psychiatry, Vascular Surgery, Geriatric Medicine
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description' attached to understand the day-to-day responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
What We Can Offer You
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.
Your Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Having just recently graduated from medical school you will find this year a great way to develop your skills and knowledge of working with in the NHS.
Duties
All posts have a service element and the following covers the majority of duties. There will be minor variations in different posts but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties:
- Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled
- Organize, monitor and assist with tasks on the ward in the day-to-day management of in-patients.
- Liaise between nurses, allied health professionals, peers, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
- Attend to day-case patients and outpatient clinics where possible
- Take part in rostered out of normal hours emergency work when orientation complete and competence assessed.
- Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required.
- Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional development.
- Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions as per doctors on the national training programme.
- Undertake audit and service evaluations at various times throughout the rotations.
- Teach medical students
- Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues.
- Attend the hospital and departmental induction
- Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
What We’re Looking For
You will need full GMC registration with a licence to practice to apply for this post.
Additional Information
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Basic Salary - MT01 - £38,831
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.
Job Reference; 188-MT10725
This vacancy closes on or before; 14th July 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- 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
- Evidence of competence in practical procedures relevant to the training programme applied for
- The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the outcomes to be achieved in the UK Foundation Programme as set out in the GMC’s: The Trainee Doctor
- BLS Course
Desirable criteria
- Global score – Language and application etiquette
- Global score – Experience and impressive attributes
- ALS course
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Undergraduate medical training undertaken in English; or valid English language certificate
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- At least 12 months of relevant Pre-registration house office equivalent experience (clinical attachments not included)
Desirable criteria
- Undergraduate medical training undertaken in English; or valid English language certificate
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Previous UK experience
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
