Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a permanent contract with the position commencing in the month of February 2026.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Online applications are invited for the post of Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust. This is a permanent post to replace a colleague on an established rota. The post is expected to start from 01/02/2026. The successful applicant will have completed full subspecialty training in Vascular Surgery. It is expected that the successful applicant will have a broad set of vascular surgical skills and experience.
You will be a member of a team of 9 vascular surgeons and 6 interventional radiologists providing cover for the Wessex Vascular Network (WVN). The post is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). UHS is the vascular centre of the Wessex Vascular Network. The Network includes Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth), St. Mary's Hospital (IOW), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester) and serves a population of 2 million. The vascular service works closely with cardiothoracic, diabetic and stroke services.
The department provides the full range of open vascular and endovascular interventions, with a dedicated vascular theatre, hybrid suite, vascular ward and a team of advanced nurse practitioners and vascular nurse specialists. UHS offers ample opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and excellent facilities for research and clinical care.
Working for our organisation
Online applications are invited for the post of Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust. This is a permanent post to replace a colleague on an established rota. The post is expected to start from 01/02/2026. The successful applicant will have completed full subspecialty training in Vascular Surgery. It is expected that the successful applicant will have a broad set of vascular surgical skills and experience.
You will be a member of a team of 9 vascular surgeons and 6 interventional radiologists providing cover for the Wessex Vascular Network (WVN). The post is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS). UHS is the vascular centre of the Wessex Vascular Network. The Network includes Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth), St. Mary's Hospital (IOW), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester) and serves a population of 2 million. The vascular service works closely with cardiothoracic, diabetic and stroke services.
The department provides the full range of open vascular and endovascular interventions, with a dedicated vascular theatre, hybrid suite, vascular ward and a team of advanced nurse practitioners and vascular nurse specialists. UHS offers ample opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and excellent facilities for research and clinical care.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Undertake the full range of vascular elective and emergency duties of a consultant vascular surgeon:
* Work based at UHS and be part of a team that provide on-site clinics and review of inpatient at spoke hospitals.
* Provide on-call cover for the network on a 1:9 on-call rota including surgeon-of-the-week role
* Perform duties in line with an agreed job plan and support the education of junior staff
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 4th November 2025
This vacancy closes on or before 30th September 2025
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
* 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
* 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
Trust Values
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together