Consultant in Acute Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Consultant in Acute Medicine to join their team. You will lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients, participate in valuable service development activities, and mentor junior staff. The role offers flexibility and career development opportunities. Full GMC registration and experience with UK hospital systems are required. Competitive salary between £109,725 and £145,478 per year.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for out-of-hours work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Proven teaching ability and willingness to teach medical students.
• Experience of UK hospital systems preferred, with four years post-graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis and management in AMU and SDEC at Southmead Hospital.
• Participate in the Acute Medicine rota including weekends.
• Provide mentorship to junior medical staff.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCT in General Internal Medicine / Acute Internal Medicine

Job description

Job summary

Join the largest acute medical consultant team in the South West at North Bristol NHS Trust. This is a full-time role (10 PAs), but part-time or job-share arrangements are welcome. LTFT applicants also welcome. Our team comprises 18 acute medical consultants and is leading transformational change in service delivery with patient care and safety at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a consultant excited by the challenge of driving forward timely, safe, and effective care in a busy, high-pressure environment.

Our AMU includes an Acute Medical Triage area (40% of medical intake from the community), an Enhanced Care Unit (NIV, HFNO and high-level care), and an embedded short-stay function. 40% of patients are discharged directly from AMU, with an average length of stay of 48 hours. We run a mature SDEC providing cross-specialty admission avoidance (about 40 patients a day) and have a separate Acute Frailty Unit run by the frailty team.

Main duties include contributing to a multi-disciplinary acute medicine team delivering consultant-led care for patients presenting to North Bristol NHS Trust. You will be part of the consultant rota, responsible for running and supervising the acute take, SDEC, enhanced care unit, and AMU. You will have time allocated for administration and supporting professional activities, with opportunities to engage in quality improvement and service development.

About us

We are based in the north of Bristol, a vibrant city with easy access to the city centre. The Trust has teaching status and strong academic links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, offering career development opportunities.

We offer a flexible, innovative working environment that prioritises work/life balance and welcomes overseas applicants. There is a supplement for out-of-hours working.

Details

Date posted: 08 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 339-MED1150-BKS

Job location: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Job responsibilities

As a Consultant in Acute Medicine, you will:

• Lead the diagnosis and clinical management of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at Southmead Hospital.
• Provide regular ward rounds and clinical support to patients, alongside the junior medical team, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties to ensure a cohesive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Participate fully in the Acute Medicine rota, including early and late shifts, weekend cover (1 in 8 for 1 WTE), and Same Day Emergency Care shifts.
• Actively promote the work of the AMU and support Trust priorities around improving patient flow and reducing admissions.
• Be involved in teaching, audit, governance, and research within the AMU.
• Provide professional supervision and mentorship to junior medical staff, contributing to their development and the educational environment of the unit.

Person specification

Qualifications and registration

• MRCP or equivalent. Full GMC registration.
• CCT in General Internal Medicine / Acute Internal Medicine and on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment.

Desirable qualifications

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
• CCT in Acute Internal Medicine.

Training and experience

• Experience of UK hospital systems and practices.
• 4 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of the full range of acute medical conditions.

Further training, management, audit

• Evidence of recent CME and training progression; experience in audit projects and written up.
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues and the political context of the service.

Research, teaching, publications

• Proven teaching ability and willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Desirable: track record in research and publications; willingness to undertake further research.

Leadership and teamwork

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams; positive leadership within healthcare context; strong organisational and compassionate leadership skills; experience with change management.

Communication skills

• Empathetic and able to explain complex information clearly; able to influence and persuade; excellent written and verbal communication for management reports.

Other essential requirements

• Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles of the principal place of work.
• Must hold the appropriate Home Office work/residence status in order to work in the UK.

Legal and visa information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS check will be submitted as part of the process.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration site. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available from relevant authorities.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: North Bristol NHS Trust

Address: Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Employer's website: nbt.nhs.uk