Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 8 sessions per week (Fixed Term)
- Job ref
- 188-MA50725
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CAR Medical Staff Cardiology
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/08/2025
Employer heading

Locum Consultant in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be expected to work to deliver clinical excellence within the speciality of congenital heart disease.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on the 18th August 2025
Job Reference; 188-MA50725
This vacancy closes on or before; 10th August 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
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
- MECP or MRCPCH or equivalent
- Experience in congenital cardiac MRI
Desirable criteria
- CCT in Cardiology or Paediatric Cardiology or equivalent within 6 months of interview.
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).
- 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
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- Dr Lindsay Smith
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 5942
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