Foundation Fellowship Programme Director; FF

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

Job Title: Foundation Fellowship Programme Director (FF3)
Start Date: August
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 36 months
Purpose: Internal secondment to provide structured training and supervised clinical development for foundation fellowship doctors.

This post is appointed on a fixed‑term basis to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum. The postholder will also support service delivery.

• Lead delivery of the Foundation Fellowship Programme
• Monitor trainee progress, performance and well‑being
• Support Educational Supervisors and ensure high‑quality placements
• Lead recruitment, induction and appraisal processes
• Work closely with the Director of Medical Education and the wider education team
• Support doctors in difficulty and promote inclusive training opportunities

In this role the individual works alongside the Foundation Fellowship Programme Director for F1/F2, overseeing recruitment, training, supervision and appraisal for the fellowship programme. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications, Training &

Experience:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement
• Track record of educational supervision
• Experience of organising postgraduate and undergraduate education
• Understanding of NHS structure and processes
• Experience of working with students or doctors in an educational setting
• Experience of managing a multi‑professional team

Desirable Criteria:

• University higher degree
• Educational qualification
• Experience of educational leadership and education
• Evidence of submitting work for peer review
• Experience of supervising a locally employed doctor
• Understanding of routes into training for locally employed doctors

Aptitudes and

Skills:

• 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)
• Knowledge of the LED Charter
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Living Trust Values:

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Proposed interview date: 7th July 2026
Final date to receive applications on or before 23rd June 2026.