Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB40126
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Closing
- 24/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Acute Medicine
Consultant
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
The Acute Medicine department is pleased to invite applications for a Consultant position. This role replaces a departing colleague and will support the Acute Medical Team in maintaining high-quality service delivery. There is a focus on working with the health economy to prevent admissions, reduce length of stay and manage discharge. There is a close working relationship with the Emergency Department to implement changes to support patient flow.
This will enable the ongoing review of patients admitted as emergencies during the day and the provision of an evening post-take ward round.
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
CLINICAL DUTIES:
● Be available for direct GP access for advice and for urgent patient review.
● Jointly lead the organisation and development of Acute Medicine in the division including arrangements for the associated resident medical staff
● Work in close collaboration with the Emergency Department consultants to improve the management of medical emergencies, to achieve the 4-hr emergency access target and support development of ambulatory pathways.
● Maintain and implement guidelines for emergency management.
● Assist in triaging and arranging rapid investigations to reduce the length of stay.
● Offer immediate support to resident medical staff involved in the management of emergency medicine.
● Teach students and resident medical staff in the recognition and management of acutely unwell medical patients.
● Jointly oversee the nurse run protocol driven DVT and Cellulitis clinics.
● Support delivery of a 7-day Ambulatory Emergency Care Service
TRAINING AND RESEARCH DUTIES
● Undergraduate medical students from The Southampton University Medical School are taught throughout the trust and the post holder is required to participate in undergraduate clinical teaching. The post holder is also required to participate in medical audit and Continuing Professional Development
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: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 24th February 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
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Substantive posts in Acute Medicine, General Medicine or Medical Specialty
- Current or recent participation in audit and clinical governance
- Experience of working in an Ambulatory Care unit (SDEC)
Desirable criteria
- CCT in Acute Medicine (and/or General Medicine)
- Research Qualification
- Education/training qualification
- Leadership/management qualification
- Clinical Skill Training qualification e.g. Echo/FAMUS
- Higher Degree
- Trained/GMC Registered Educational Supervisor
- Research and Teaching hospital experience
- Experience of developing Ambulatory Care pathways
- NHS Hospital Experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality & diversity, 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 criteria
- Management skills & evidence of formal management or leadership training
- Awareness of changing structure of NHS
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
- Jaswin Bhullar
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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