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

Job Title: Consultant in Acute and General Medicine
Start Date: October 2026
Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job
This is a replacement post for a colleague who has left the Trust and will enable the Acute Medical Team to continue the current level of service. The department currently employs 13 consultants in Acute Medicine, providing a hands-on consultant service on the Acute Medical Unit between 8am and 9pm.

About us
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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Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MB20726
Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To provide an acute service based at the general hospital, part of Division B. 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.

Person Specification
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
• 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

• 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 Experience
• NHS Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) experience

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

• Management skills and evidence of formal management or leadership training

Living the Trust Values
Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Gordon Morrison
gordon.morrison@uhs.nhs.uk