University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Consultant in Respiratory Medicine

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

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.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,748 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MB60925

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

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

Job description

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

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Management skills
  • Awareness of changing structure of NHS (

Living Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Management skills
  • Awareness of changing structure of NHS (

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.

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

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory Lead

Dr Tom Havelock

tom.havelock@uhs.nhs.uk

02381206056

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,748 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MB60925

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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