Senior Specialty Fellow; Hands

Senior Specialty Fellow (Hands)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

The closing date is 03 February 2026

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.

We are looking to appoint a highly experienced and motivated individual to the post of Senior Specialty Fellow (aimed at Year 6+ Specialist Registrars) in Elective and Trauma Hand Orthopaedic Surgery. The post will be ideal for those who wish to enhance their operative skills and gain further specialist education in trauma and elective hand surgery in final preparation for their appointment to Consultant Grade.

The Fellow is expected to provide independent surgical sessions and to work closely alongside the Hand Team. Participation in the senior on‑call trauma rota will be required.

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:

Regular outpatient and hand trauma clinics at University Hospital Southampton and associated facilities to include Lymington Hospital and Royal South Hants Hospital

Operating sessions both elective and hand trauma and general trauma Attendance at the daily Trauma meetings to advise the general trauma service on hand, wrist and elbow injuries

Covering clinic and theatre sessions for the Consultants and Associate Specialist as required

Supervising the treatment of patients in University Hospital Southampton

Carrying out regular ward rounds as appropriate

Participation in clinical audit within the unit

Engagement in Research. Outcome measurement and Journal reviewing

Active involvement in the training and supervision of junior Medical staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students

On‑call duties (General trauma) as appropriate

This is a provisional job plan and will be mutually agreed with the Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Lead according to the training needs and interests of the Fellow as well as the service needs of the Unit.

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…