Senior Specialty Fellow in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

University Hospital Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

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. This is a full‑time position for a candidate wishing to develop skills in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiac intensive care. UHS has a long‑established, successful competency‑based training programme. It is one of the busiest NHS cardiothoracic centres with excellent patient outcomes for both acquired and congenital heart disease. Full training in transoesophageal echocardiography is available.

You will be working in a team to care for patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery and procedures from a wide and densely populated geographical area on the South Coast of England. The service is 24 hours per day and consultant‑led. The cardiac intensive care is a 16‑beded ITU with all aspects of cardiac support available. However, UHS is not a cardiac transplant or ECMO centre so there will be limited exposure to ventricular assist devices and ECMO (5–10 adult cardiac ECMO per year on average). The unit is well staffed allowing for excellent teaching opportunities and the ability to develop team‑working skills within a multidisciplinary team. You will work in a team of 11 senior clinical fellows and 1 ACCP alongside 4 UK anaesthesia residents, 5 specialty doctors, 1 specialist doctor, 17 consultants in cardiac anaesthesia and ITU, thoracic anaesthesia consultants and allied health care staff. You will also be encouraged to actively participate in the teaching, quality improvement and research programmes running within the department.

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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Under appropriate supervision, you will be responsible for:

• Delivery of anaesthesia for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery or associated cardiological procedures.
• Day‑to‑day care of 4–6 intensive care patients.

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 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: 24 March 2026. This vacancy closes on or before 24 February 2026.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• 3 years wide clinical experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.
• Interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching experience.
• Evidence of participation in audit/quality improvement.
• Research interest.

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).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly.
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Living Trust Values - Essential Criteria

• Patients First.
• Always Improving.
• Working Together.