Job overview

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

Job Title: Senior Fellow
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

About this role

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Training Fellow in Cardiology to join the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Care Group at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor committed to pursuing a career in cardiology, offering a structured training programme resulting in achievement of all core cardiology skills recognised through the portfolio training pathway, equivalent to those with a NTN. 
You will play an active role in delivering high-quality cardiology care across inpatient, outpatient and on-call services. 
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals, providing specialist cardiovascular services to patients across the region and beyond. As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will work in a supportive environment that encourages professional development, innovation and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who has a strong interest in developing a career in cardiology, is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care, demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills, is enthusiastic about learning, teaching and continuous professional development, has the drive to contribute to quality improvement, research and service development. 

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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
The Senior Training Fellow in Cardiology will provide high-quality clinical care across inpatient, outpatient, coronary care and on-call cardiology services while undertaking a structured training programme designed to achieve competency in core cardiology and general internal medicine. You will develop specialist skills in areas including echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation, whilst participating in audit, quality improvement, teaching and research activities to support service development and innovation. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient-centred care and undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with the effective running of cardiology services.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

Fellows:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed 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 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: 8th December 2026
This vacancy closes on or before  24th November 2026