Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in Southampton is seeking a full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with a focus on Severe Asthma. The successful candidate will join a large team, handling inpatient work and outpatient clinics, with a commitment to research and teaching. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of working within the NHS.
• Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity.
• 6 months experience in Intensive Care.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive department of 25 consultants.
• Manage complex home ventilation and pleural disease.
• Participate in COPD and general medicine services.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine

MRCP or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Research Qualification

Education/Training Qualification

Job description

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 ASAP. The closing date is 14 October 2025.

Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Severe Asthma at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive 10PA post (7.25 DCC, 1.75 SPA, 1PA research) requires full GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

You will join a large, supportive department of 25 consultants with multiple sub-specialties and regional referral services. The role includes 18 weeks of inpatient work across respiratory and general medicine, plus outpatient clinics in complex home ventilation, pleural disease, and COPD.

The home ventilation service manages 400+ patients across the south coast, supported by two consultants and a multidisciplinary team. The pleural service involves three consultants and ACPs, providing outpatient procedures (thoracoscopy, ICD insertion) and inpatient support. Within COPD, you will join three consultants and a large integrated team with community and primary care links, contributing to outpatient clinics and the regional lung volume reduction service.

Research time will initially support COPD-related clinical trials, with opportunities to expand in line with your interests. Southampton has an international reputation in respiratory research, and teaching opportunities are available within or beyond the medical school.

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.

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time post for a Consultant Respiratory Physician.

The DCC: SPA ratio is 7.25:1.75 which will be supported by Respiratory Medicine and 1PA of research time.

The time in Respiratory medicine will comprise sessional commitments to the out-patient pleural, NIV, COPD services and general respiratory inpatient ward rounds (which include unselected general medicine).

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. Interviews will be held on 23rd October 2025. This vacancy closes on or before 14th October 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Research Qualification
• Education/Training Qualification
• CCT in Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine
• 6 months experience in Intensive Care
• Substantive posts in Medicine in UK Teaching Hospital
• Research Experience
• Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity

Aptitudes and skills

• 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
• Leadership Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Aware of changing structure of NHS

Living Trust Values

• 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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust