Acute Medicine Consultant

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care trust in Bristol seeks a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join a collaborative team and drive service development. The post includes up to £20,000 in premiums and flexible working options, aiming to enhance patient care across the region. Ideal candidates will have substantial training in Acute Medicine and skills in leadership and communication.

Benefits

Recruitment and retention premium up to £20,000

Relocation allowance and support up to £8,000

Negotiable job plans

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for specialty to start Consultant appointment.
• Experience teaching medical students is essential.
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of the service in Acute Medicine.
• Deliver exemplary services within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in continuing professional development.

Skills

Evidence of thorough and broad training in Acute Medicine

Ability to communicate effectively

Leadership skills

Education

Fully registered with GMC

Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT)

Job description

Job summary

Acute Medicine is an exciting and essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at the BRI. Key milestones aim to include the expansion and development of our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and optimising clinical pathways.

What's in it for you?

• Recruitment and retention premium up to £20,000 including an initial welcome bonus.
• Relocation allowance and support up to £8,000.
• Negotiable job plans up to a maximum of 12 PAs.
• Ability to pursue specialist interests e.g. research, teaching, leadership, split job plans and cross‑specialty working.
• The post is advertised as a 10 PA job plan with options to increase or negotiate time for specialist interest. We are also supportive of less than full time working as well as flexible working requests.

Main duties of the job

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, delivering an exemplary service. This is also an exciting time as we have recently announced the 'Joint Clinical Strategy' which will enable greater collaboration with North Bristol Trust (NBT) to provide sustainable and equitable acute care for patients across the region.

Learn more about our brilliant team and watch our departmental video at https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/acute-medicine/

Our service is comprised of a 39 bedded Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit and the management of the Medical Take. Acute Medicine is within the Division of Medicine, working closely with colleagues in the Emergency Department, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our clinical lead, Dr Ben Jeffs [e-mail].

Department visits are welcome and can be arranged by contacting our Specialty Manager, Kate Bailey, [e-mail].

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted: 14 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Job location: Bristol Royal Infimary, Bristol, BS2 8HW

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Fully registered with GMC.
• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview.
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications.
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for specialty to start Consultant appointment.

Qualifications & Training (Desirable)

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

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Acute Medicine.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Experience (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 relevant specialty.
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills (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.
• 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.

Research (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.

Teaching and Training (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.

Management & Leadership (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.
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values.
• Meets professional health requirements.
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes (Desirable)

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

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

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UK Registration

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

Employer details

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Bristol Royal Infimary

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/