Consultant in Paediatrics

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 2025 This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd November 2025