Acute Medicine Consultant | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bristol is seeking a professional to lead the Acute Medicine service. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible working options, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for specialization. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent patient care while working within a dynamic team. Closing date for application is 25 Sep 2025.

Benefits

Recruitment and retention premium up to £20,000

Relocation allowance and support up to £8,000

Negotiable job plans

Opportunities for specialist interests

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and shape the future of Acute Medicine service.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Acute Medicine service.
• Collaborate with various specialties for patient care.

Job description

Overview

Acute Medicine is an exciting and essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at the BRI, including expansion and development of the Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and optimisation of 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 12PAs
• Ability to pursue specialist interests (e.g., research, teaching, leadership), split job plans and cross-specialty working.

The post is advertised as a 10PA 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.

The role and team

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/

About the service

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. Our Trust includes leading tertiary specialist services including the Bristol Heart Institute, St Michaels Maternity Hospital, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. We actively encourage our consultants to explore opportunities for cross-specialty collaboration.

How to discuss the role

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, Rebecca Rowntree ([e-mail]).

About UHBW

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, we are committed to improving patient care with world-leading research and innovations having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, offering city living with countryside or seaside access and easy access to the South West.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce and aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels. Anonymous information will be used from your application to help us meet our pledge.

Application and closing

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position. This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025.