Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
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.
Role Overview
The core responsibilities of this post include:
* 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.
* However there may be the 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 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.
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Details Date posted
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
188-MC51125
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job description 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. Due to the presence of a dedicated general paediatric consultant tier at our Childrens Hospital, out-of-hours calls are uncommon. Deliver outpatient clinics in cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and general paediatric respiratory medicine Interpretation and reporting of sleep studies. Potential to 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. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 8th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 8th December 2025
Job description 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. Due to the presence of a dedicated general paediatric consultant tier at our Childrens Hospital, out-of-hours calls are uncommon. Deliver outpatient clinics in cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and general paediatric respiratory medicine Interpretation and reporting of sleep studies. Potential to 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. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 8th January 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 8th December 2025
Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
* 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
Desirable
* 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
* Consultant level paediatric respiratory experience
* 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 Essential
* 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
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
* 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 Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
* 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
Desirable
* 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
* Consultant level paediatric respiratory experience
* 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 Essential
* 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 staffDemonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
* 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 Essential
* 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.
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 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a window).
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 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a window).
Employer details Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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