Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Southampton is seeking a Paediatric Respiratory Consultant to join their established team. The role involves providing comprehensive clinical care for paediatric patients with respiratory conditions, managing outpatient clinics, and contributing to teaching and training within the team. This position offers a competitive salary, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday, and excellent career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with paediatric respiratory conditions is essential.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and clinical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care for paediatric respiratory patients.
• Manage outpatient clinics for cystic fibrosis and general respiratory conditions.
• Supervise and train junior staff in clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical care for paediatric patients

Strong communication skills

Ability to interpret sleep studies

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

Medical degree with specialty training in Paediatrics

Job description

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.

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.

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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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