Junior Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Job Overview

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven new colleague to join our team as a Junior Clinical Fellow with a special interest in one of five subjects (Major Trauma, Education, Medical Leadership, Toxicology and Ultrasound).

This fellowship will split your time 75% clinical (on the junior doctor rota) and 25% allocated to undertake additional training, projects and academic activity in your chosen special interest. This will come with supervision and financial support to achieve additional qualifications (e.g. PGCert).

You will join a very well supported team working primarily in the Adult ED of a leading Major Trauma Centre and be allocated a supervising EM Consultant with relevant interests to support your fellowship from our renowned team.

There is EM Consultant presence on the shop floor at least 23 hours a day Sunday to Friday and 16 hours per day over the weekend. When a consultant is not present in the department there will typically be two doctors of ST4+ level.

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

What You’ll Do

1. You will work on the Emergency Department junior doctor rota covering a range of shifts (including night shifts and weekends).
2. During these clinical shifts you will find yourself supported working in areas such as Majors and Resus providing quality Emergency Care.
3. You will undertake additional funded training in your area of special interest with the opportunity to complete modules and courses leading to additional qualifications such as a PGCert.
4. You will have the opportunity to complete projects (QI, Audit, Research) in your chosen special interest, supported by an EM clinical/educational supervisor with an interest in the subject.

What We’re Looking For

1. Responsible and cooperative working.
2. Initiative and resilience in the face of challenges.
3. Excellent time management and organisational skills.
4. Drive and commitment to always developing and improving.
5. The ability to prioritise clinical need, maximise safety and minimise risk.

Understanding and anticipation of the needs of patients, visitors and staff.

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 £49,909.

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 23/04/2025.

Job Reference: MB60325 - This vacancy closes on 10th April 2025 or will close before if we receive a maximum number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

1. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
2. Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC.
3. Full GMC registration.
4. 12 months experience working within the NHS.
5. Current ALS certificate.

Desirable criteria

1. Current ATLS certificate.

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

1. Minimum of 1 year’s post registration experience.

Desirable criteria

1. Evidence from workplace-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPs, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi Source Feedback or equivalent.
2. Additional experience in acute specialities.
3. Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
4. Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity.

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

1. Demonstrate evidence of being able to prioritise time, manage information effectively and prioritise clinical need.
2. Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk, monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
3. Evidence of thoroughness, is well-prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.
4. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances, pressure and managing uncertainty.
5. Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems, indicating an analytical approach.
6. Recognition of and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient.
7. Good teamwork and personal organisational skills, ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience of teaching.
2. Experience in research.
3. Experience in Quality Improvement.

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

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