Junior Fellow - Orthogeriatric

Job Overview

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 in the month of October 2025

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This post will help to provide medical support for the Trauma and Orthopaedic Medicine Service (T.O.M.S.). You will be supervised and supported by Consultants from Medicine for older people.

The aim of the T.O.M.S is to provide specialist medical care for patients admitted with trauma or elective orthopaedics that has complex medical conditions or clinical frailty. Providing acute medical care, ongoing medical management and rehabilitation.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This post will be ward based within the Trauma and Orthopaedic footprint. Duties will be a standard 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri with 1:5 weekend cover (08:00-17:00) and one Long Day shift per week (08:00-20:30)

• Management of patients within Consultant team.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaison with all health professionals involved in a patient’s care as appropriate.
• Good communication with patients and carers.
• Administrative tasks related to patient care and departmental management.
• Performing routine ward rounds
• To participate fully in the Clinical Governance activity of the service.
  
  

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

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 detailed below 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)

Basic Salary – MT03 £52,656

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview 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 Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 06/10/2025 Job Reference; 188-MA20925 -

This vacancy closes on or before: 22nd September 2025

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• At least 2 years post qualification
• Previous experience in an acute specialty
  
  

Desirable criteria

• FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
• Current ALS / ATLS qualification
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together