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 specialties--reaching 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.
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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
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- 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
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- 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
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- 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
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- 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
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.
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.
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).
