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Job Title


Teaching Fellow


Company : NHS


Location : Southampton, England


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job SummaryUniversity 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 September 2025.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.Main duties of the jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fellow to join the medical education team in University Hospital Southampton as teaching fellow.We would like to appoint a new fellow, who will contribute primarily to providing teaching to Foundation doctors, but opportunities will also be available to participate in other teaching programmes including for undergraduates. Training and supervision for the role will be provided by the medical education team at UHS.About UsAs 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.DetailsDate posted04 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£61,825 to £70,425 a year Based on experience/qualifications per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number188-MT30525Job locationsSouthampton General HospitalTremona RoadSouthamptonSO16 6YDJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAdditional InformationPlease see job description attached.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 leaveAll 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 MT04 £61,825 | Basic Salary MT05 £70,425Salary 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)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 Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.Interviews will be held on: TBCJob Reference: 188-MT30525This vacancy closes on or before: 17th June 2025Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesAdditional InformationAppointment 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 leaveAll 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 MT04 £61,825 | Basic Salary MT05 £70,425Salary 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)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 Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.Interviews will be held on: TBCJob Reference: 188-MT30525This vacancy closes on or before: 17th June 2025Person SpecificationEssentialQualifications, Training & ExperienceMBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Satisfactory completion of Foundation program and core training (or equivalent experience) Experience of working in the NHS Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date Maintains clinical and non- clinical skillsDesirablePublications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters Training in delivering teaching and/or qualification in education Ability to practice evidence-based medicine Has received positive feedback on teaching skills Participation in audit/research or quality improvementAptitudes and skillsEssentialEvidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)DesirableEvidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine) Organisation of teaching locally, regionally, or nationally Able to deliver simulation teachingTrust ValuesEssentialPatients First Working Together Always ImprovingPerson SpecificationEssentialPatients First Working Together Always ImprovingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS TrustAddressSouthampton General HospitalTremona RoadSouthamptonSO16 6YDEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS TrustAddressSouthampton General HospitalTremona RoadSouthamptonSO16 6YDEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr