44 jobs in University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an experienced youth worker to support young people living with a Kidney condition through the PEEER Youth Service. The role delivers online programmes, emotional wellbeing groups and community projects, with intensive 1 to 1 interventions in person or virtually.

The post requires working independently and as part of a team within a health care setting, travel to meet young people’s needs, and some evening/weekend hours.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

We are recruiting an experienced youth worker to support young people living with a Kidney condition. The PEEER youth Service is a well established health-based youth work provision offering an expansive service to young people living with a long-term health condition across the Wessex Region. This speciality is particularly varied, with young people from across the whole of the region accessing support as the local paediatric nephrology centre. Young people living with a long-term health condition often face additional challenges and encounter difficult experiences whilst also missing out on many of the key events that inform and support their development as a young person. A youth worker is central to helping the young person navigate this journey and still find a way to reach their full potential and build on their aspirations. The PEEER youth service prides itself on a youth-led approach involving young people in the development of new programmes and shaping services to meet recognised need. Youth workers will deliver online programmes, facilitate emotional wellbeing groups and lead community projects, alongside intensive 1 to 1 youth interventions to their allocated caseload either in person or virtually. This role requires someone able to work both independently and within a team, applying the ethos of youth work within a health care setting, and ensuring young people remain central to their journey both in and out of hospital. Other roles within this team may be available following interview.

At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

• To provide support for young people 11yrs - 25 (yrs.) living with a long-term kidney condition.
• To participate as a professional member of the healthcare team and contribute to the care of the patients as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• To act as a social prescribing link worker and enable access to local community services for appropriate recreational, social, educational and advocacy support where appropriate/on request of young person.
• To contribute to the provision of a varied programme of activities and opportunities to engage young people, delivered flexibly in partnership with the wider PEEER Youth Service team.
• To play a central role in developing and delivering transition from Paediatrics to Adult health support, ensuring best practice guidance is observed with collaborative working between teams. The successful candidate must have a Professional Youth work Qualification/Youth Work related Degree or equivalent and relevant experience within Youth work.
• Experience of working within a health care setting is desirable but not essential.
• The role will require travel to accommodate young peoples needs and flexible hours with some evening and weekend work. This is a hybrid role with some working based at home, as well as community, clinical and hospital locations.

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

• Professional Youth work Qualification/Youth Work related Degree or equivalent and relevant experience within Youth work
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Significant experience working with young people
• Good understanding of health issues relating to young people
• Good understanding of social needs of young people
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to child protection and cultural and diversity awareness
• Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
• Knowledge of issues relating to adolescent care
• Understanding of social issues surrounding young people with life changing illness
• Ability to support young people within a clinical environment, occasionally when undergoing treatments and medical procedures.

• Experience working with young people in a hospital or health care setting
• Experience accessing community support servicesKnowledge of local authority policies and procedures
• Ability to present to/facilitate a group.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to develop into a Band 6 clinician through a structured competencies program. The role rotates across multiple clinical areas, including critical care, cancer care, surgery, CT, medicine, vascular, paediatrics, orthopaedics and neurology, with supervision and learning opportunities.

You will manage a varied caseload and support B3-5 staff and students, with regular supervision and

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Are you a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to further your OT career and not sure where you want to specialise, looking for a supportive environment to develop your skills and gain both knowledge and confidence? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced B5 OT, with postgraduate experience in several clinical areas, who is looking to progress to a B6 post after completion of competencies, and who feels they would benefit from working across a wide range of speciality clinical areas before choosing their main area of interest. The current rotations are in proportionate care, critical care, cancer care, surgery, CT, medicine, MOP, vascular, AMU, Paeds, Ortho and neurology, however these are subject to change.

You will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload as well as supporting & supervising B3-5 therapy staff & students. All our therapy staff are required to be able to undertake flexible working over a 7‑day period, including weekends.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

We are offering this as a progressive post, to give you an opportunity to grow into a B6 clinician by completing competencies over a period of approximately 12 months, depending on hours, and existing experience/skills.

This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in‑service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff, so will have peer support available to you.

This post is suitable for a B5 OT, with postgraduate experience, looking to advance to B6. This is a B5‑6 development post where you will rotate every 9 months to a different clinical speciality, to learn and understand more about leadership and management, whilst being closely supported.

There is regular clinical supervision as well as peer support. There are also opportunities for involvement in audit and research. Service development is always encouraged as we strive for new & innovative ways of working.

• Postgraduate experience of working across several clinical areas/multiple rotations in the acute setting, demonstrating a broad knowledge base
• Evidence of postgraduate development to support enhanced skills and decision making
• Understanding and experience of assessing for complex equipment needs including managing pressure care to support with discharge planning
• Clear expressed reasoning to work in this rotational post within UHS
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

• Postgraduate involvement in audit/research/clinical project/service development
• Postgraduate experience in supervising other staff or students
• Evidence of providing teaching to therapy staff and students

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current or pending HCPC registration
• Previous experience working as a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Work with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology during student placements
• Experience of fitting a range of equipment
• Experience of working with support staff
• Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills and competencies

• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Diplomacy
• Working autonomously
• Interpersonal skills
• Taking the initiative

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Clinical Geneticist to provide specialist paediatric genetics services across the Wessex region, triaging referrals and leading genetics clinics.

You will interpret genomic tests, support diagnosis and family management, and contribute to teaching, audits, and service development within an integrated regional genomics network.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us as a Consultant Clinical Geneticist.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

To provide specialist Paediatric Clinical Genetics services across the Wessex region, including triaging referrals, conducting genetics clinics, advising acute and specialist teams on rare and complex genetic disorders, interpreting genomic testing results, and supporting diagnosis and family management for inherited conditions. The role also contributes to teaching, training, audit, and service development within an integrated regional genomics and laboratory network.

This vacancy closes on or before 17th August 2026.

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
• MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
• Sufficient training, experience and competence in Clinical Genetics
• Experience in variant interpretation
• Experience of participation in regular and recent clinical audit

Desirable criteria

• MD, PhD
• Qualification in Education
• Clinical and research interests that complement the department
• PgCert in Genomics or Genomic Medicine
• Variant interpretation course
• GMC’s specialist registration with CCT/CCST in Clinical Genetics, or within 6 months of achieving this at time of interview
• Previous experience of research with recent publications

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)
• Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• 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

Desirable criteria

• Special interests which complement those of existing Consultant staff

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Project Manager within its Transformation Team. The role supports the Trust’s strategic improvement programmes, leading projects that enhance patient care and modernise services across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

• Lead and deliver transformation and service improvement projects across the Trust.
• Use project‑management and quality‑improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Analyse complex data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Influence and support teams to adopt new ways of working and embed sustainable change.
• Manage project delivery against agreed timescales, outcomes and financial targets.
• Coach and develop colleagues in improvement tools, techniques and change management.
• Support Trust‑wide training, facilitation and improvement events.
• Act as a visible champion for continuous improvement and patient‑centred care.

• First degree or equivalent experience/diplomas.
• Detailed knowledge and application of a recognised service improvement technique or relevant experience at Masters level or equivalent.
• Evidence of further training, study or leadership courses.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Project or change‑management training.
• Facilitation of multi‑professional groups.
• Presenting and communicating to care groups and divisions.
• Experience at a senior level in industry or healthcare sector.
• Literate, with experience of report writing.
• Evidence of leading and implementing change, influencing behaviour and collaborating with others.
• Strong structured project‑management skills and experience.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex information and develop practical solutions.
• Capacity to lead project teams and achieve agreed goals in dynamic environments.

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in a quality or service improvement environment.
• Coaching experience or qualification.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience of action learning sets.
• Association with QSIR college.
• Knowledge of multiple improvement methodologies.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering learning and development opportunities and a flexible working environment. The Trust is committed to diversity, inclusion and an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory culture.

Based in Southampton, with an international airport and direct rail links to London.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed description of the role.

We are looking for a new Divisional Director of Operations to join our senior operational leadership team at UHS. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced senior operational leader to join our trust and lead a high‑performing and cohesive divisional team, with compassion, inspiration and aspiration for our patients - and for all of our colleagues.

Working in partnership with your divisional leadership colleagues, including the Clinical Director and Director of Nursing & Professions, you will jointly lead services in Surgery, Critical Care, CV&T, neurosciences (including spines) and Theatres & Anaesthetics within Division A, which is made up of approximately 4,000 staff and has a budget of around £400 million.

As one of three DDOs within UHS, you will have joint responsibility for driving forward corporate and collaborative programmes of work and service direction, both within UHS and with our external partners.

This role includes a £10,000 responsibility allowance.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS, we are committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible, balancing family, study and wellbeing with your career. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, striving for an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.

• You will be responsible for driving operational performance and strategic development of Division A, including the delivery of high‑quality patient care, clinical governance, patient safety, clinical quality, and the achievement of financial targets.
• You will have joint responsibility for advancing corporate and collaborative programmes of work and service direction, while providing compassionate and inspiring leadership.
• We are a dynamic and fast‑paced organisation that is continuously evolving, always improving and encouraging innovation. We are committed to your career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment.

• You will have a proven track record leading complex operational and clinical specialities in the acute sector, achieving challenging healthcare targets and delivering significant programmes of change.
• With excellent interpersonal, team development, leadership and communication skills, you will build positive working partnerships with senior managers, staff and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You will bring a track record of effective financial delivery, including efficiency savings, income and expenditure targets, and a deep understanding of managing multiple performance targets across NHS care pathways.
• You will demonstrate and live our UHS Values, sharing our vision and direction for the division and the Trust in a spirit of collaboration and compassion.
• You are a strong leader with a proven background in operational delivery, capable of building, developing and sustaining exceptional teams that deliver outstanding care.

This role will involve an element of on‑call cover.

• First degree or an equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge at a higher degree or Master’s level.
• Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector with up‑to‑date operational/clinical services expertise.
• Significant experience within the healthcare sector at a very senior manager level, including responsibility for strategic planning and budgetary control for a group of complex operational/clinical specialities.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare targets.
• Experience of leading and delivering significant programmes of change within an NHS setting.
• Experience of managing performance issues, including at dismissal level.
• Well‑developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information.
• Ability to critically analyse and present complex data, including financial and clinical data sets.
• Business focused.
• Sensitive to clinical and political demand.
• Proven record of proactive performance management.
• Able to participate in on‑call rota.
• Ability to build successful teams.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change.

• Experience of working in an acute teaching hospital.
• Previous experience of having worked on a management on‑call rota.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for the Divisional Director of Operations to lead Division A, encompassing Surgery, Critical Care, CV&T, neurosciences (including spines) and Theatres & Anaesthetics. The role sits in a senior operational leadership team with responsibility for patient care, clinical governance and financial targets.

You will drive corporate programmes, provide compassionate leadership, and contribute to a flexible, supportive working