Job summary
- Main area
- Thoracic Surgery
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MA30626
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital;
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569
- Closing
- 25/06/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/07/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Thoracic Surgery
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Thoracic Consultant Surgeon
Start Date: October or ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a new permanent post to support the expanding thoracic surgical service, a tertiary unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Extensive experience in advanced minimal invasive technique is essential. The thoracic surgeons work in a shared job plan and with the new colleague it will be a 1 in 7 rota for the on calls. You and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each other's absences on annual or study leaves. You will be required to participate in medical audit and medical education as well as consultant appraisal for revalidation.
Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.
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
1. Full participation in the thoracic surgery service and provision of expertise and support to other specialists as required.
2. Operating lists (VATS expertise is essential)
3. MDT meetings
4. Outpatient clinics (including peripheral virtual clinics)
5. Ward rounds
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.
Consultants:
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 25th 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
Desirable criteria
- Higher research degree (e.g MD/PhD)
- Specialist Register
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
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience at consultant level in thoracic surgery
- Experience with managing thoracic trauma patients
- Interest in lung volume reduction procedures
- Previous robotic surgery experience
- Research interest (
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: 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
- Mr Lukacs Veres
- Job title
- Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
- Telephone number
- 02381206239
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