Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory

Job Overview
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.

Working for our organisation

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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Detailed Job Description And Main 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 Children's 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 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
• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together