Consultant in General Paediatrics and Ambulatory Care: Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for x4 full time (10 PAs) substantive Consultant General Paediatricians at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust!We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic individuals who will enhance our established team of Consultant Paediatricians and contribute to the new SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) Unit. You willtake part in the general workload of the General Paeds department; and play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are looking for colleagues who are driven, but also adaptable, to join our team. Being a great and flexible team-player is essential. Expertise in an area of special interest to complement those already available in the Department is desirable.

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is the only dedicated children’s hospital in the South West and the region’s Paediatric Major Trauma Centre. As part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, you will join a highly regarded organisation committed to clinical excellence, innovation, research, and education.

Bristol offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a vibrant city atmosphere with easy access to the countryside, coast, and South Wales.

Applicants should hold a CCT (or equivalent) in General Paediatrics, be within 12 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview, and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Up-to-date APLS or equivalent is essential.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be an integral part of the General Paediatric service, contributing to the second on call rota. The successful candidate will contribute to SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) both at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and at Weston General Hospital; including providing General Paediatric Medical cover at Weston at weekends.

General Paediatrics provide rapid access clinics and routine general paediatric clinics and the postholder will be expected to deliver these in a variety of locations across the city to allow patients to access healthcare closer to home.

The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the hospital paediatric overnight on-call rota, covering General Paediatrics, Medical HDU and speciality patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full and specialist registration in the General Medical Council (GMC) or
  • Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
  • APLS Certified

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, and safeguarding
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge and experience of general paediatrics, and safeguarding children and young people
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
  • Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
  • Excellent time management skills

Desirable

  • Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
  • Positive approach to evidence- based practice
  • Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
  • Willingness to undertake quality improvement projects
  • Ability and willingness to develop and write guidelines

Research

Essential

  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research
  • Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

  • Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Management & Leadership

Essential

  • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
  • Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
  • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Evidence of leadership or management roles undertaken

Desirable

  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
  • Ability to be a flexible team member

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

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