Consultant in General Paediatrics and HDU: Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Consultant Post in General Paediatrics and High Dependency Care

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join the departments of General Paediatrics and High Dependency Care. We are offering a 7 PA substantive post. This post will support the critical care team in the management of patients across our 3 HDU areas (Cardiac, Surgical and Medical). The successful candidate will also deliver routine general paediatric outpatient clinics and 2nd on morning shifts for the acute paediatric team. Applicants should have a CCT in General Paediatrics with HDU SPIN or equivalent, or be within 12 months of achieving this at the date of interview, or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register.

Main duties of the job

The BRHC is the paediatric major trauma centre for the South West region and is the only dedicated hospital for children in the South West of England. Bristol was voted best place to live in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times. It is a vibrant city with easy access to the countryside and coast of the Southwest of England and South Wales. University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC. As one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and the major teaching and research centre for the South West, we have over 13,000 staff, over 100 different clinical services. Together we support the delivery of excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full and specialist registration General Medical Council (GMC) Or
  • Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • HDU SPIN
  • 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 relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
  • Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care

Desirable

  • Broad range of IT skills

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
  • Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

Essential

  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

  • Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
  • Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

Essential

  • Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
  • Experience of supervising trainees
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Formal teaching/ education qualification.
  • Educational Supervisor training completed

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

  • Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

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

  • Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
  • Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

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: 16 October 2026

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