Job summary
- Main area
- Breast surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MC070126
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Anne Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £65,048 - £73,992 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/02/2026
Employer heading
Senior Fellow in Breast Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
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
This is a part-time post in Breast Surgery, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. The main clinical duties of the post will be:
1. To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.
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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a part- time post in Breast Surgery, based at the Princess Anne Hospital. The main clinical duties of the post will be:
1. To be involved in the delivery of care in breast surgery, including care of urgent and emergency breast admissions during working hours.
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: 27th February 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 15th February 2026
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
- Experienced to ST4 level or equivalent (in surgery)
- Recent experience in NHS surgical department at registrar level
- Experience in the management of breast disease and breast sepsis
Desirable criteria
- Further higher degree
- Membership of the Association of Breast Surgery and/or other relevant subspecialty associations
- Specialist breast surgery qualification
- Experience in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Recent experience in breast surgery
- Experience in clinical governance
- Evidence of research and publications
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).
- Appropriate career progression consistent with personal circumstances and level of application. Evidence of CPD.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
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
- Evidence of leadership
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
- Amy Long
- Job title
- Breast Workforce Co-Ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 202419
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