University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Locum Consultant in PICU
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Locum Consultant in PICU
Jobs: PICU Locum Consultant
About the Role
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a fantastic opportunity to join their team on a Locum Consultant role in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU).
Key Details
- Job Title: PICU Locum Consultant
- Start Date: 2nd September 2026
- Contract Type: Fixed-term
- Duration: 11 months
- Purpose: Covering maternity leave
Main Responsibilities
This post is an ideal role for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care at Southampton General Hospital, spanning from September 2026 to August 2027. The candidate will be specifically required to have:
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Significant experience in:
- Paediatric cardiac surgery,
- Renal replacement therapies,
- Advanced ventilatory support (e.g., inhaled nitric oxide),
- Extracorporeal life support (ECMO), and
- Critical care transport medicine.
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Expertise in managing:
- Severe traumatic head injuries,
- Complex patients with multiple organ failure.
Working for University Hospital Southampton
- Learning & Development: Access opportunities aimed at advancing your career.
- Employee Support:
- Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC,
- Top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and recommendations (NHS Staff Survey),
- Flexible working favoured.
- Benefits:
- 35 days paid holiday (pro-rated),
- Access to NHS discounts, and
- Generous pension scheme.
- Work Environment: Combines a location on the south coast with proximity to New Forest National Park, Jurassic Coast beaches, and direct travel links to London.
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Department Overview
SouthernPICU is a 16-bedded intensive care unit, serving Wessex Region, with specialised services in:
- Paediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery (approx. 300 operations annually),
- Critical care retrieval service (with 550 episodes/year),
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support (VV & VA modalities),
- Major trauma centre (dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department).
Notable Achievements:
- Consistently low SMRs, high bed efficiency.
Clinical Duties & Expectations
Location: Southampton General & Oxford Retrieval Teams.
Core Tasks:
- Managing patients across key subspecialties:
- Cardiology/cardiac surgery, neurology/neurosurgery, nephrology, haematology, respiratory, gastroenterology,...
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- SORT second-call responsibilities (critical care retrieval).
- Training and supervision in:
- Medical governance, continuing medical education, undergraduate/postgraduate teaching.
Research, Teaching & Administrative Duties
Training & Research
- Undergraduate Education:
- Supervising clinical tutorials, personal tutor roles, and Medical Study Projects.
- Postgraduate Support:
- Educating Nurses, ACP's, and medical staff.
- Support/Supervision Available: For resident doctors.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Managing patient care, departmental operations, and clinical documentation.
Proposed Timeline
- Closing Date: 2nd July 2026
- Interview Date: Proposed on 17th July 2026
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Qualifications, Experience & Criteria
Essential Criteria:
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Qualifications:
- MBBS or equivalent qualification,
- GMC registration with practice licence.
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Specialist Know-how & Training:
- MRCPCH/FRCA or equivalent certification
- Level 3 Safeguarding Training (valid)
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification (valid)
- Approved RCPCH training (minimum 2 years犇 Includes ECMO expertise/approvals)
- Experience in congenital heart disease management & paediatric internet interventions.
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Clinical & Teaching Experience:
- 6 months anaesthetic training OR existing PICM consultant registrar (trained via PDF pathways).
- Experience in acute transport medicine, trauma, critical care outreach, and cardiac arrest management.
Desirable Criteria:
- Holding current haematology and anaesthetics speciality registers.
- Valid ECG interpreting training.
- Higher degree, familiar with laboratory-based research (if applicable).
- Neonatal intensive care knowledge.
Aptitudes & Skills:
Essential:
- Effective teamwork in multi-professional settings,
- Equality & diversity awareness,
- Brilliant organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Educational capability (undergraduate and postgraduate coaching).
Desirable:
- Interest in research investigational and multicentre trial methodology.
Trust Values
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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