Consultant in Acute Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Weston-super-Mare offers a challenging role as an Acute Medicine Consultant. The position entails providing clinical leadership in the management of acute medical patients, overseeing a multidisciplinary team, and engaging in governance activities. Candidates should possess a medical degree and experience in acute medicine. The Trust values diversity and offers support for career development, with competitive recruitment incentives and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive recruitment incentives

Relocation allowance

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in acute medicine management.
• Strong leadership and teaching abilities.
• Ability to conduct ward rounds and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical management of acute medical patients.
• Direct the multi-professional team and oversee patient care.
• Participate in governance activities and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Practical procedures

Education

Medical degree

CESR pathway qualification

Job description

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The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multi‑professional team in the management of the acute medical patients. They are expected to lead ward rounds, direct the management of patients, perform practical procedures, teach 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.

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 rounds take place 2–3 times 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.

Additionally, as a team we are committed to offering support with CESR training and Personal Development Plans as detailed within the main Job description. See page 6 & 7 for further information.

We are happy to support applications from individuals who want a less‑than‑full‑time job plan. If you would like to discuss, please contact Dr Bhat for further discussions.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support – developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points‑based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new‑starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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About the Trust

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.

Acute Medicine

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 optimisation of 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 the 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.

Benefits

• Competitive recruitment and retention incentives of up to £20 k (pro‑rata for fixed‑term posts).
• Relocation allowance and support of up to £8 k (in line with Trust Relocation policy).
• Negotiable job plans up to a maximum of 12 PAs.
• Ability to pursue specialist interests – e.g., research, teaching, leadership, and cross‑specialty working.

We welcome applications from candidates on the CESR pathway.