Consultant in Acute and General Medicine
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton
Salary
£113,565 – £150,569
Posted
2 weeks ago
About the role
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Consultant in Acute and General MedicineStart Date: October 2026Contract Type: Permanent Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
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. Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.
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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.