Job Description

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



This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of August 2025.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



Join a small team delivering research within Palliative Medicine - there will be a need and opportunity to work largely independently on delivery of trials with oversight from the Principal Investigator



You will have roles in managing, coordinating and safety governance for specific Palliative Medicine trials.



Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, providing medical cover for studies and study visits, as well as out of hours cover, where required, on week days to allow for treatments that continue beyond 5pm.



Work in teams with research nurses, allied health professionals and the relevant Principal Investigators.



Be supported by the Principal Investigator, Dr Mark Banting, in these activities.

Responsibilities will include:

You will provide clinical research support to trials in Palliative Medicine.



Be responsible for specific study-related medical support in consultation with study Principal Investigators.



To maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required.



To participate in research meetings.



To take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by their supervisor.



Compliance with intellectual property rights and the Data Protection Act 2000.

Compliance with relevant University and Trust policies.



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.



University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering an appointment to be based within the Department of Palliative Medicine at Southampton General Hospital. The post is designed to provide a period of protected time for a Clinical Research Fellow to obtain experience in clinical Palliative Medicine research.



The post is designed for out-of-programme experience for an individual who does not yet have a national training number and wishes to pursue a career in Palliative Medicine.



The post is only open to applicants with a medical qualification.



The portfolio of research in Palliative Medicine is currently still small and so the post holder will be required to maintain and run currently open trials whilst also always searching for and expressing interest in opening others. You will largely be working independently with oversight from Dr Mark Banting. A further role will be to assist in the development of the service and the potential expansion to being a research hosting site.



The post will specifically help to maximise recruitment to our growing Palliative Medicine portfolio and will provide valuable training in research governance and regulation for future Palliative Medicine clinicians.



You will provide day to day medical support for patients enrolled into Palliative Medicine trials. Under supervision from the relevant Principal Investigators, you will have responsibility for patient eligibility, screening, recruitment, analysis of clinical investigations and follow up of patients. In addition, you will be involved in study protocol development and implementation including ethics committee documentation and R&D submissions where and when applicable.



You will work under overall clinical supervision from Dr Mark Banting. Training in clinical trials methodology including Good Clinical Practice will be provided according to the needs of the post holder.



No on call commitment is included within this post.



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 - Junior Fellow:

MT03 49,909

Basic Salary - Senior Fellow:

MT04 61,825 or Basic Salary - MT05 70,425



Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Senior Fellow MT05;



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:

4th July 2025

Job Reference:

188-MT10625

This vacancy closes on or before:

19th June 2025