Junior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

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

Job Title: Junior Clinical Fellow

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract / Short Term Funding

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

There is an opportunity for a Junior Clinical Fellow to join our fantastic team of emergency department clinicians at UHS starting in August 2026. This post will offer a broad range of experience in emergency medicine in a busy ED and Major Trauma Centre.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven new colleague, with experience of working in emergency medicine, to work alongside our team of resident doctors, SAS doctors, Consultants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and ENPS providing care in the ED thought the 24-hour period.

This role will split your time 75% clinical (on the core resident rota) with 25% of your time allocated to complete projects and undertake additional training in one of five bespoke fellowships with a special interest in Major Trauma, Education, Quality Improvement, Toxicology or Ultrasound.

You will have access additional funding to complete training and academic courses leading to qualifications, such as a PGCert, related to your fellowship.

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 To assess and treat patients in the Emergency Department

Undertake a 12-month fellowship in one of 5 specialist subjects (Major Trauma, Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Toxicology and Ultrasound)

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)

Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before 14th July 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training &​ Experience Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• 12 months experience working within the NHS
• Current ALS certificate
• Minimum of 1 year’s post registration experience
• Experience in Emergency Medicine

Desirable criteria

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

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate evidence of being able to prioritise time, manage information effectively and prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk, monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Evidence of thoroughness, is well-prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances, pressure and managing uncertainty
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems, indicating an analytical approach

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching
• Experience in research
• Experience in Quality Improvement

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together