Consultant in Paediatrics - Southampton - NHS

Description

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're searching for a versatile, talented clinician to join our dynamic General Paediatric team at Southampton Children's Hospital.

This is a 9PA consultant post within a vibrant, supportive department delivering high-quality acute care to children and young people.

Through appointing to this role, we will be expanding our dedicated High Dependency Unit (HDU) consultant cover, providing expert input 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year.

Interest or experience in HDU is desirable. Outpatients (ideally to include epilepsy) and on call commitments are part of the role. There are opportunities to shape and grow services and we welcome candidates with a track record of improving care.

Southampton Children's Hospital cares for a local population of 400,000, while offering full tertiary services across almost all paediatric specialtiesreaching 2.8 million people across the region.

You'll join a forward-looking children's hospital, working alongside engaged colleagues and benefiting from strong links with the University of Southampton.

If you are passionate, adaptable and ready to make an impact in a major regional centre, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial.

Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £109,725 to £145,478

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-MC11125

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Acute and General Paediatrics:
Provide inpatient, Short Stay Unit and outpatient care (including on-call), as part of the general paediatric team.

Paediatric High Dependency:

Deliver consultant-led care within the paediatric HDU footprint, working closely with PICU and nursing teams to manage acuity and step-down patients.

Leadership, Teaching & Governance:
Contribute to service development, teaching, rota management, research and audit to support high-quality, effective care.

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: 3rd December 2025This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd November 2025

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Acute and General Paediatrics:
Provide inpatient, Short Stay Unit and outpatient care (including on-call), as part of the general paediatric team.

Paediatric High Dependency:

Deliver consultant-led care within the paediatric HDU footprint, working closely with PICU and nursing teams to manage acuity and step-down patients.

Leadership, Teaching & Governance:
Contribute to service development, teaching, rota management, research and audit to support high-quality, effective care.

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: 3rd December 2025This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd November 2025

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, Training & Experience

MRCPCH or equivalent
GMC registration with a licence to practise
Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Experience of working in acute paediatrics including paediatric emergency and assessment environment.
Wide range of paediatric clinic experience
Training and experience of child protection activities
APLS trained
Appropriate clinical skills involved in diagnosis & stabilising the ill or injured child
Involvement in clinical governance.

Desirable

CCST or CCT in General Paediatrics or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment or equivalent
PET courses
Special interests in areas of HDU, complex illness or long-term ventilation
Epilepsy outpatient experience
Appraisal & assessment skills
Experience in service improvement
Experience of working closely within an MDT
Experience of educational supervision

Essential

Aptitudes and skills

Good IT skills
Evidence and excellent 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)
Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance
An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal
Evidence of CPD
Commitment to continuing personal development

Desirable

Training in teaching/education
Involvement in national/regional audit activity
Management training & experience of service development
QI training and experience
Ability to work within a busy paediatric department
Evidence of feedback from peers and/or patients
Evidence of establishing or leading a service

Living Trust Values

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Person Specification

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 the 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 new 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 the 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 new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

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