University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory
The closing date is 08 December 2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our Paediatric Respiratory Team at Southampton Children's Hospital.
The successful candidate will become part of our well‑established team of seven consultants, working closely with a large and experienced respiratory multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties of the Job
* Participation in the consultant‑of‑the‑week service (1 in 6), providing daytime cover Monday‑Friday and weekend ward rounds.
* Delivery of outpatient care across cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and general respiratory clinics.
* Potential to adapt the job plan to support the successful candidate's specific subspecialty interests.
Job Plan
This position will initially be offered as an 8 PA post, with the potential to increase to 10 PAs once in post.
Depending on the candidate's experience, the role may be offered initially as a locum consultant post.
About Us
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 was in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care in the latest national NHS Staff Survey.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive clinical care for paediatric patients presenting with the full range of respiratory conditions.
* Undertake consultant‑of‑the‑week duties on a 1:6 rota, providing weekday daytime cover and weekend ward rounds for respiratory inpatients, including those on PICU and PHDU.
* Deliver outpatient clinics in cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and general paediatric respiratory medicine.
* Interpret and report sleep studies.
* Potentially deliver outreach clinics across our network for children with cystic fibrosis care and long‑term ventilation requirements.
* Provide timely specialist advice to other hospitals within the region to support optimal management of children with respiratory needs.
Teaching and Training
* Provide supervision, training and support to resident medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.
Leadership and Professional Responsibilities
* Represent the Division and the Trust at external meetings, conferences and professional forums, as required.
* Participate actively in departmental meetings, clinical audit, service evaluation, research and quality improvement activities.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* Subspeciality training [or equivalent] completed (or to be completed within 6 months) in paediatric respiratory medicine.
* MRCPCH or equivalent.
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* On specialist register in Paediatrics with sub‑speciality recognition in Respiratory Paediatrics (or equivalent) or be within six months of CCT date.
* Evidence of developing a subspecialty interest in CF or suppurative lung disease.
* Completion or evidence of working towards a higher academic degree (MD/PhD).
* Publications in peer review journals/books.
* Contributions at major professional conferences.
* Experience of recruitment of patients to research trials.
* Teaching experience at a national level.
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).
* Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
* Experience in developing and motivating staff.
* Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly.
* Experience in service development and quality improvement.
* Attendance at recognised management course.
* Evidence of regional or National experience of committee work.
* Familiarity with working in networks / shared care.
Living Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year depending on experience.
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