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 This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team of twelve congenital cardiologists in the highly rewarding specialty of congenital cardiology. The unit offers a supra-regional service for the management of adult congenital heart patients in the South of England and covers all relevant clinical subspecialties including electrophysiology, devices, interventional catheter based procedures, cardiac obstetric services and a full ACHD surgical program. The post-holder will work with the existing Southampton and Oxford consultants to deliver the regional service. In addition to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinics at University Hospital Southampton, you will also be expected to travel to regional district hospitals for outreach clinics. You should possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent post graduate qualification. Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that candidates should provide confirmation of this from the relevant College or Faculty and attach the confirmation to the application.

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