Consultant in Respiratory Medicine | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Southampton seeks a full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with expertise in Severe Asthma. The role involves inpatient and outpatient duties, managing home ventilation for over 400 patients, and supporting COPD clinical trials. The position offers a minimum of 35 days paid holiday, NHS discounts, and a strong local community with lower living costs than London. Interviews are scheduled for October 2025.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• Experience in respiratory medicine.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient and outpatient respiratory services.
• Manage home ventilation for over 400 patients.
• Contribute to COPD clinical trials and teaching.

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine with an interest in Severe Asthma. This is a permanent contract commencing ASAP. The post is a substantive 10PA (7.25 DCC, 1.75 SPA, 1PA research) requiring full GMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Join a large, supportive department of 25 consultants with multiple sub-specialties and regional referral services.
• Inpatient and outpatient duties: 18 weeks of inpatient work across respiratory and general medicine; outpatient clinics in complex home ventilation, pleural disease, and COPD.
• Home ventilation service management across 400+ patients, supported by a multidisciplinary team.
• Pleural service involvement with outpatient procedures (thoracoscopy, ICD insertion) and inpatient support.
• Contribute to COPD services with an integrated team and links to community and primary care; participate in the regional lung volume reduction service.
• Research time initially focused on COPD-related clinical trials, with opportunities to expand; teaching opportunities within or beyond the medical school.

Context and Environment

Southampton has an international reputation in respiratory research. The Trust is one of the largest acute teaching NHS trusts in England, with ongoing learning and development opportunities. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and has strong staff engagement metrics.

Flexibility and Benefits

We support flexible working and will consider requests based on service needs. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.

Location and Community

Southampton is on the south coast with an international airport and direct trains to London. Nearby living resources include the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast beaches. The city offers relatively lower living costs compared with London and a strong local education offering.

Role Details

This is a full-time post for a Consultant Respiratory Physician. The DCC:SPA ratio is 7.25:1.75 with 1PA of research time. The Respiratory Medicine component includes sessional commitments to outpatient pleural, NIV, COPD services, and general respiratory inpatient ward rounds (including unselected general medicine).

Documentation

For an overview of the position, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document, which details key responsibilities, role expectations, and required qualifications.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interviews will be held on 23 October 2025. The vacancy closes on or before 14 October 2025. This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.