Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology

Start Date: October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

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University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Locum Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist to contribute to the provision of paediatric cardiac services within this dynamic and progressive department. The Paediatric Cardiology Unit at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is a Level 1 congenital cardiothoracic centre and forms part of the Oxford–Southampton Congenital Cardiac Network.

Cardiac services covering the full spectrum of care are provided for patients of all ages. The Trust is one of the major centres for fetal medicine, neonatal and infant cardiac care, and adult congenital heart disease, serving the population of southern and central England. As one of the few fully co-located congenital cardiac services in the UK, there is close collaboration across departments, including adult congenital cardiology, intensive care, and regional specialist paediatric services.

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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Duties include ward cover for the paediatric cardiology ward, outpatient clinics, and participation in the on-call rota, including out-of-hours cover. In addition, you will contribute to the care of patients with congenital heart disease in the paediatric and neonatal intensive care units, as well as on the general paediatric wards.

In addition to clinical assessment, you will be expected to perform echocardiographic assessments as required. Appropriate training and support will be provided to develop and maintain these skills. Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and other educational activities within the department is expected, and involvement in research is encouraged.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

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: 2nd September 2026

This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd August 2026