Consultant in Acute Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Uphill; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives up to £20K

Relocation allowance up to £8K

Negotiable job plans up to 12PAs

Research and teaching opportunities

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) seeks an experienced Acute Medicine lead to shape the Weston General Hospital service, expanding the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care, and guiding a multidisciplinary team.

The post includes competitive recruitment incentives up to £20K (pro‑rota for fixed terms), relocation assistance up to £8K, and negotiable workload plans up to 12PAs, with opportunities for research, teaching, and cross‑specialty collaboration.

Qualifications

• Leads clinical leadership and direction for the multi-professional team in acute medicine.
• Oversees ward rounds and manages referrals/admissions.
• Engages in governance activities and teaching of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead ward rounds and oversee management of acute medical patients.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to governance activities.
• Liaise with colleagues across the Trust and external partners as required.

Job description

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.

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.

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the Southwest offers. 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 create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Acute Medicine is comprised of the following:

• 28 inpatient bedded Acute Medical Unit on Sandford Ward. Clinical leadership is provided by Two consultants based on the ward from 09:00-17:00 to complete ward rounds, oversee new admissions and manage referrals.
• Same Day Emergency Unit runs 7 days a week 08:00 to 22:00 alongside the Emergency Department. The Acute Medicine Consultant is present from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays to facilitate rapid and early senior review of the patients. The team run a HOT/Bring back clinic within SDEC.
• Waterside, 16 Bedded General Medicine Ward, Ward round take place 2-3 time a week but daily board round support.
• Acute Medicine provides leadership of the Acute Medical Take with Acute Medicine consultant leading from 09:00 -17:00 on weekdays based within the Emergency Department.
• GIM On-Call element on a 1:11 ratio. This would be on site from 17:00 -19:00 post taking new admissions and non-resident until 08:00.