Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties will include: 

•    Regular outpatient and hand trauma clinics at University Hospital Southampton and associated facilities to include Lymington Hospital and Royal South Hants Hospital

•    Operating sessions – both elective and hand trauma and general trauma
 
•    Attendance at the daily Trauma meetings to advise the general trauma service on hand, wrist and elbow injuries

•    Covering clinic and theatre sessions for the Consultants and Associate Specialist as required

•    Supervising the treatment of patients in University Hospital Southampton 

•    Carrying out regular ward rounds as appropriate 

•    Participation in clinical audit within the unit 

•    Engagement in Research. Outcome measurement and Journal reviewing 

•    Active involvement in the training and supervision of junior Medical staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students 

•    On-call duties (General trauma) as appropriate 

This is a provisional job plan and will be mutually agreed with the Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Lead according to the training needs and interests of the Fellow as well as the service needs of the Unit. 

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  3rd February 2026