Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MC20626
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CHI Paed Gastro Snr Med
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
You should either have or be within six months of being awarded a CCST in Paediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), as recognised by the training advisors in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition CSAC or be an established Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist.
Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding care for children and young people. Our Paediatric Gastroenterology service brings together consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who work closely to provide truly multidisciplinary care.
We foster a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, and innovation, where every team member's expertise is valued. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, develop new services, contribute to teaching and research, and help shape the future of paediatric gastroenterology within a welcoming and inclusive environment.
As a Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people with a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional conditions.
Working for our organisation
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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a new post to support the regional paediatric Gastroenterology service based at Southampton General Hospital.
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 July 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 21st June 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Hold a CCT (or equivalent for overseas service) in Paediatrics or be within six months of CCT date or have undertaken comparable paediatric gastroenterology training
- Experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, Paediatric Endoscopy
Desirable criteria
- On specialist register for paediatrics and have recognition on the specialist register in Paediatric gastroenterology
- Completion or evidence of working towards a higher academic degree (MD/PhD).
- Familiarity with working in networks
- Previous research experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- 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).
- Commitment to CPD supporting undergraduate learning
- Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national forums
Desirable criteria
- Formal training in clinical governance
- Ability to develop collaborative working, and peer education
- Ability to prosecute own research ideas
- Ability to develop research collaborations
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Prof. Robert Mark Beattie
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07771552368
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