University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
You should either have or be within six months of being awarded a CCST in Paediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), as recognised by the training advisors in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition CSAC or be an established Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist.
Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering outstanding care for children and young people. Our Paediatric Gastroenterology service brings together consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who work closely to provide truly multidisciplinary care.
We foster a culture of mutual respect, continuous learning, and innovation, where every team member's expertise is valued. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, develop new services, contribute to teaching and research, and help shape the future of paediatric gastroenterology within a welcoming and inclusive environment.
As a Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people with a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional conditions.
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.
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This is a new post to support the regional paediatric Gastroenterology service based at Southampton General Hospital.
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.
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 21st June 2026
