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About the role

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: PICU Locum Consultant Start Date: 2nd September 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 11 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant post in Paediatric Intensive Care at Southampton General Hospital commencing September 2026 for 11 months to cover maternity leave. It is essential for the post-holder to have significant experience in paediatric cardiac surgery, renal replacement therapies and techniques of advanced ventilatory support, including the use of inhaled nitric oxide, and extracorporeal life support. It is also necessary for the post holder to have experience in management of severe traumatic head injuries and management of complex patients with multiple organ failure and critical care transport medicine.

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.

Person specification

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
MRCPCH/ FRCA or equivalent
Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Valid APLS Training
Completion of all competencies in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (minimum of 2 years indicative time) in a unit approved for training by the RCPCH National GRID Training Programme with evidence that this training has been signed off, AND a minimum of six months of anaesthetic training OR on GMC register with subspeciality PICM via CESR /Portfolio pathway (these applicants must already be on the register at the point of application to this job) OR equivalent training OR existing substantive Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine
Experience in management of congenital heart disease including cardiac ECMO
Extensive experience in transporting critically ill children (land)
Trauma experience
Teaching and training experience
Experience of cardiac intensive care
Experience of general intensive care
Experience of critical care transport
Experience of critical care outreach/trauma team/cardiac arrest team member
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
Good manual dexterity and ability to perform complex practical procedures
Patients First
Working Together
Always Improving

Desirable

On the GMC's Specialist Register for paediatrics /anaesthetics OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
Valid NLS Training
Higher degree, laboratory experienced research
Education/teaching qualification
Completion of training in anaesthetics - approved by RCoA
Experience in managing respiratory ECMO patients
Experience of air transport
Active interest in training and education

Locum Consultant in PICU

About the role

Person specification