Job summary 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. Main duties of the job UHS is a large teaching hospital serving a population of 1.3 million people living in Southampton and southern Hampshire. It provides specialist regional services for the Wessex population of 3.5 million including neurosciences, cardiac care, and paediatric intensive care to the population of central southern England. UHS is the regional centre for neurosurgery, complex neurology, stroke and neuroradiology. It is a major centre for teaching and research and works in association with the University of Southampton, the Medical Research Council and The Welcome Trust. The successful applicants will join a team of 7 stroke physicians, 7 neurologists and6 registrars/senior fellows. The UHS Stroke Service is a Comprehensive Stroke Centre (CSC) and has a local catchment population of about 0.7 million. The service admits over one thousand patients with a confirmed stroke diagnosis a year and now provides a 24/7 thrombectomy service for Wessex. We have fast access to CT angiography, CT perfusion and MR brain imaging, enabling us to be at the forefront of acute stroke treatment and research. Patients are first admitted to our 13 bed Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) situated within the neuroscience block and then transferred to our acute/rehab ward, F8. We are advertising for 2 posts. About us WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAs 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. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year Assessed on experience and qualifications per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 188-MD30325 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate with have MRCP & GMC registration. They will be able to full fill the job description. They will have experience in general medicine and/or neurology at CMT level or above and will have worked in multi-disciplinary teams. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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) Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425 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) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on 23rd April 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD30325 - This vacancy closes on or before 30 March 2025 Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate with have MRCP & GMC registration. They will be able to full fill the job description. They will have experience in general medicine and/or neurology at CMT level or above and will have worked in multi-disciplinary teams. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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) Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425 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) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on 23rd April 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD30325 - This vacancy closes on or before 30 March 2025 Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems MRCP Experience in general medicine at CMT or above level Desirable Previous experience in acting at specialty registrar / IMT3 level Stroke medicine experience Publications Experience of working within the NHS Research and audit experience Aptitudes and skills Essential 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 IT skills Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care. Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Desirable Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems MRCP Experience in general medicine at CMT or above level Desirable Previous experience in acting at specialty registrar / IMT3 level Stroke medicine experience Publications Experience of working within the NHS Research and audit experience Aptitudes and skills Essential 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 IT skills Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care. Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Desirable Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)