University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Specialty Doctor
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12
Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering other absence. This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
The appointee will join a team of 30 Consultant and Specialist Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons delivering a high-quality service to the local and regional population. This post will consolidate the range of specialist trauma expertise available in our Major Trauma Centre (MTC), allowing for timely access to surgery for all patients. The post will contribute to the on-call rota and to the trauma ward round senior rota, allowing us to deliver a high-quality, responsive service. The post will contribute to the development of a modern and dynamic outpatient service, using virtual and tele consultations, where appropriate.
You will deliver continuous service improvement to their clinical subspecialties, ensuring that UHS is at the forefront of clinical techniques and service delivery modalities. They will be important for the continued improved educational opportunities in this department, including at registrar and at foundation year levels.
There will be opportunity to develop links with Southampton University and contribute to research and reputation in the department, helping develop a world class service.
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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Duties will include:
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of trauma and elective patients
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the trauma patients
- Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences
- Any responsibility that relates to delivery of a special interest
- To undertake all clinical duties appropriate to the grade of Specialty Doctor including outpatient clinics, operating lists, ward rounds
- To engage with service improvement
- To take responsibility for performance measures, both individually and across the department
- To work flexibly when required to manage peaks of demand, within agreed acceptable limits
- To work constructively with the CGCL around booking of leave, to ensure that not only emergency cover, but also service provision is protected
- Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out of hours responsibilities.
- Participate in Care Group Governance activities.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
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
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021.
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 12th August 2026
