Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Acute Medicine is an essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at Weston General Hospital with the expansion of our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and optimising clinical pathways.
You will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service. You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi-disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine.
Our service is comprised of a 28 bedded Acute Medical Unit (Sandford Ward), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, Waterside 16 Bedded General Medicine and the Medical Take in Emergency Department. Part of the Weston General Hospital team, we work closely with colleagues in the Emergency Department, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Surgical and Trauma & Orthopaedics specialities. We work closely with colleagues within Bristol hospitals and would be happy to review cross site working arrangements.
As well as joining a welcoming, talented team in a beautiful town, we offer:
Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £20K (pro-rata for fixed term posts)
Relocation allowance and support of up to £8K (in line with Trust Relocation policy)
Negotiable job plans up to a maximum of 12PAs
Ability to pursue specialist interests e.g., research, teaching, leadership, and cross-specialty working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multi professional team in the management of the acute medical patients. It is expected that they will lead ward rounds, direct the management of patients, perform practical procedures, teach both junior medical and other staff, attend multidisciplinary meetings, take part in the governance activity of the department, participate in the management and administration of the service and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the Trust as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MRCP / FRCP / MBBS (or equivalent)
- Fully registered with the GMC.
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute or General Medicine or within 12 months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading acute admitting medical team.
- Experience of working with allied professions
- Experience of audit in acute or general medicine.
- Experience of teaching both post and undergraduate students and professions allied to medicine.
Desirable
- Experience of educating support staff.
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Skills in teaching under & post graduate students.
Desirable
- Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine.
- Knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites.
Clinical Governance and Audit
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
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.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- 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
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
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Closing Date: 25 November 2026
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