Job Description

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.



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.



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.



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 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.



Interviews will be held on 23rd October 2025

This vacancy closes on or before 14th October 2025