Consultant in Acute Medicine *With Recruitment and Retention Premium*

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Acute Medicine to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to lead a 39-bed Acute Medical Unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective team management. The successful candidate will have a strong background in acute medicine, with responsibilities including teaching, clinical governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This position not only allows for professional growth but also encourages contributions to research and academic excellence within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC or eligibility within six months.
• Evidence of training and experience in acute medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the Acute Medical Unit.
• Manage referrals and oversee junior team operations.

Skills

Acute Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Teaching Medical Students

NHS Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Full and Specialist Registration with GMC

Higher Academic Qualification (MD, PhD)

Tools

IT Skills

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Consultant in Acute Medicine *With Recruitment and Retention Premium*, Bristol

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Client:

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

15

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

• 39 inpatient bedded Acute Medical Unit on Ward A400. 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.
• Medical 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 11:00 to 19:00 on weekdays to facilitate rapid and early senior review of the patients.
• Acute Medicine provides leadership of the Acute Medical Take with Acute Medicine consultant managing referrals and our on-call junior team from 08:00 -20:00 on weekdays
• We welcome applications from candidates on the CESR pathway.

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.

For a full and detailed job description please refer to the document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in acute medicine
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• 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
• Formal teaching qualification
• 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
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

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

Other
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role