Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a fixed term 12-month contract with the position commencing ASAP. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Fellow in Nutrition and Intestinal Failure at University Hospital of Southampton (UHS). This is an exciting training post and opportunity to spend 12 months working within a thriving multidisciplinary nutrition team in a large Integrated Intestinal Failure centre, commissioned to provide Type 2 and 3 IF care to patients from a wide area of Southern England. The post can be tailor made to the applicant's training needs but has a focus on inpatient and outpatient management of patients requiring enteral and parenteral nutrition support. About us WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 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. Date posted 25 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 TEMP_500 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities You will manage inpatients' with Types 1,2 and 3 Intestinal Failure and review patients on home parenteral support in the outpatient clinic. They will also be involved in reviewing patients requiring enteral nutrition support. They will work as an integral part of the Multidisciplinary nutrition team. There will also be endoscopy and general gastroenterology experience available if appropriate for the ongoing training of the successful applicant. This role would suit registrars interested in pursuing a career in luminal gastroenterology, particularly Intestinal Failure. The role will include opportunities for involvement in audit and research and engagement with post graduate teaching programmes within the hospital. Involvement in national Intestinal Failure initiatives would be possible for an interested candidate. Educational Supervision will be provided. We have close links with the Intestinal Transplant team at Cambridge and would support involvement in National Adult Small Intestinal Transplant meetings as well a period of time spent with the Intestinal Transplant team at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge during this post.Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council. The applicant must have MRCP (UK) and experience in Gastroenterology. Ideally the applicant will have completed, or be currently undertaking, the Gastroenterology registrar training programme. The role can be adapted to suit an applicant still within training or post-Certificate of Completion of Training. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. 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 14th April 2025 Job Reference; 188-MB50325 - This vacancy closes on or before 8th April 2025 Job description Job responsibilities You will manage inpatients' with Types 1,2 and 3 Intestinal Failure and review patients on home parenteral support in the outpatient clinic. They will also be involved in reviewing patients requiring enteral nutrition support. They will work as an integral part of the Multidisciplinary nutrition team. There will also be endoscopy and general gastroenterology experience available if appropriate for the ongoing training of the successful applicant. This role would suit registrars interested in pursuing a career in luminal gastroenterology, particularly Intestinal Failure. The role will include opportunities for involvement in audit and research and engagement with post graduate teaching programmes within the hospital. Involvement in national Intestinal Failure initiatives would be possible for an interested candidate. Educational Supervision will be provided. We have close links with the Intestinal Transplant team at Cambridge and would support involvement in National Adult Small Intestinal Transplant meetings as well a period of time spent with the Intestinal Transplant team at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge during this post.Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council. The applicant must have MRCP (UK) and experience in Gastroenterology. Ideally the applicant will have completed, or be currently undertaking, the Gastroenterology registrar training programme. The role can be adapted to suit an applicant still within training or post-Certificate of Completion of Training. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. 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 14th April 2025 Job Reference; 188-MB50325 - This vacancy closes on or before 8th April 2025 Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Completion of core medical training MRCP (UK) or equivalent Gastroenterology/Medical registrar level experience At least four years medical experience since qualification Experience in Gastroenterology and General Medicine with exposure other Medical specialties Evidence of willingness to teach students and colleagues ALS certificate Understanding of audit At least 6 months attached to Gastroenterology team Desirable ST5 level or above in gastroenterology training Experience of working in Nutrition and Intestinal Failure and transplant Evidence of interest in Clinical nutrition and Intestinal failure Training courses Professional meetings attended Aptitudes and skills Essential Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). Good teamwork and personal organisational skills Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Completion of core medical training MRCP (UK) or equivalent Gastroenterology/Medical registrar level experience At least four years medical experience since qualification Experience in Gastroenterology and General Medicine with exposure other Medical specialties Evidence of willingness to teach students and colleagues ALS certificate Understanding of audit At least 6 months attached to Gastroenterology team Desirable ST5 level or above in gastroenterology training Experience of working in Nutrition and Intestinal Failure and transplant Evidence of interest in Clinical nutrition and Intestinal failure Training courses Professional meetings attended Aptitudes and skills Essential Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). Good teamwork and personal organisational skills 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)