Job summary
- Main area
- Breast Surgery
- Grade
- Senior Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 188-MC31025
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Anne Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £65,048 to £73,992 pa
- Closing
- 20/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/11/2025
Employer heading
Senior Fellow in Breast Surgery ( Portfolio Pathway )
Senior Fellow
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 ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post in Breast Surgery, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. This post is subject to extension subject to portfolio pathway gateway reviews
The main clinical duties of the post will be:
-To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.
-To further develop clinical (and research if desired) skills in breast and oncoplastic surgery while benefiting from a structured and supportive training framework designed to:
-Facilitate specialist registration through a systematic program aligned to GMC Portfolio Pathway guidance.
-Tailor the experience to your background and skills, helping you evidence the JCST curriculum competencies.
-Provide flexibility, supporting completion within a reasonable timeframe.
-Focus on measurable, outcome-driven training that meets JCST and GMC standards.
-Support your professional and personal growth, preparing you for the diverse responsibilities of a consultant.
Working for our organisation
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 is a full time post in Breast Surgery, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. This post is subject to extension subject to portfolio pathway gateway reviews
The main clinical duties of the post will be:
-To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.
-To further develop clinical (and research if desired) skills in breast and oncoplastic surgery while benefiting from a structured and supportive training framework designed to:
-Facilitate specialist registration through a systematic program aligned to GMC Portfolio Pathway guidance.
-Tailor the experience to your background and skills, helping you evidence the JCST curriculum competencies.
-Provide flexibility, supporting completion within a reasonable timeframe.
-Focus on measurable, outcome-driven training that meets JCST and GMC standards.
-Support your professional and personal growth, preparing you for the diverse responsibilities of a consultant.
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)
Interviews will be held on: 7th November 2025
This vacancy closes on or before: 17th October 2025
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Experienced to ST7/8 level or equivalent (refer to JCST breast curriculum)
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Specialist breast surgery qualification / European Board of Breast Surgery Exam or equivalent
- Recent experience in breast surgery 12- 18 months specialist breast surgery within past 24 months
- Experience in Surgical aspects of Breast Screening
- Commitment to working within National Guidelines for Breast Cancer Management
- Experience in the management of breast disease and breast sepsis
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Further higher degree
- CCT or equivalent
- Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery and/or other relevant subspecialty associations
- Evidence of research and publications
- Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- An understanding of Portfolio Pathway guidance on progress and application as per published by GMC and JCST in Breast Surgery.
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application. Evidence of CPD.
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
Desirable criteria
- Experience in clinical governance
- The ability to make significant contributions and developments to established services.
- IT skills
- Up to date statutory and mandatory training
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerri Bradford
- Job title
- Medical Staffing Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 206023
- Additional information
Alternative contact:
[email protected]
02381 206023
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