Specialised Foundation posts
Recruitment to Specialised Foundation posts is managed by HEE Wessex and usually opens for applications in October. Please visit the NHSE Wessex Specialised Foundation Programme page for details of vacancies and recruitment timelines.
Note on Academic Clinical Fellows and Clinical Lecturer adverts
Most ACF and CL posts invite candidates from multiple specialties to apply, and in some cases the research projects available will be closely linked to a particular research theme. For more information about the projects you could work on if successful in your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Academic Lead for your specialty.
ACF vacancies
The deadline for applying to ACF posts starting in 2025/26 has now concluded. Posts to start in 2026/27 will be advertised on this page in due course.
CL vacancies
Applications for CL posts in the following specialties will open from 1 April 2025. All posts will be advertised on the University of Southampton jobs board.
| Vaccancy theme | GMC specialty/specialties | Academic Leads | Closing date for applications |
| Response Mode | Anaesthetics Medical Oncology | TBC | |
| Response Mode | Respiratory Medicine Paediatrics General Surgery | TBC | |
| Digital | Paediatric Surgery Ophthalmology | TBC | |
| Mental Health | General Practice Psychiatry | 8 July 2025 |