# Consultant Thoracic Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-thoracic-surgery/bc914c2b-aa24-45f0-8c89-c5b3e773bca0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-thoracic-surgery/bc914c2b-aa24-45f0-8c89-c5b3e773bca0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiothoracic Surgery - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T09:43:15.444Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8061530 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8061530?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Thoracic Consultant Surgeon Start Date: October or ASAP Contract Type: Permanent Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ### Main duties of the job This is a new permanent post to support the expanding thoracic surgical service, a tertiary unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Extensive experience in advanced minimal invasive technique is essential. The thoracic surgeons work in a shared job plan and with the new colleague it will be  a 1 in 7 rota for the on calls. You and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each other's absences on annual or study leaves. You will be required to participate in medical audit and medical education as well as consultant appraisal for revalidation. Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Full participation in the thoracic surgery service and provision of expertise and support to other specialists as required.  2.    Operating lists (VATS expertise is essential) 3.    MDT meetings 4.    Outpatient clinics (including peripheral virtual clinics) 5.    Ward rounds 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. Consultants: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 2nd July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 25th June 2026 ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Thoracic Consultant Surgeon Start Date: October or ASAP Contract Type: Permanent Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description This is a new permanent post to support the expanding thoracic surgical service, a tertiary unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Extensive experience in advanced minimal invasive technique is essential. The thoracic surgeons work in a shared job plan and with the new colleague it will be a 1 in 7 rota for the on calls. You and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each other's absences on annual or study leaves. You will be required to participate in medical audit and medical education as well as consultant appraisal for revalidation. Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information. ## Responsibilities Full participation in the thoracic surgery service and provision of expertise and support to other specialists as required. 2. Operating lists (VATS expertise is essential) 3. MDT meetings 4. Outpatient clinics (including peripheral virtual clinics) 5. Ward rounds 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. Consultants: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 2nd July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 25th June 2026 ## Person Specification ### Trust Values **Essential** - Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together ### 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 **Desirable** - Previous experience at consultant level in thoracic surgery - Experience with managing thoracic trauma patients - Interest in lung volume reduction procedures - Previous robotic surgery experience - Research interest ( ### Qualifications, Training & Experience **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - GMC registration with a licence to practise - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems **Desirable** - Higher research degree (e.g MD/PhD) - Specialist Register ## Documents - [ma30626-job description & person specification (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351825) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.