Consultant in Acute Medicine *With up to £28k Bonus*

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Weston-super-Mare seeks a clinical leader for acute medicine. The successful candidate will manage patient care, lead ward rounds, and teach junior staff within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. This role offers up to £20K in recruitment incentives and support for relocation up to £8K. A unique opportunity to shape the future of the service awaits you.

Benefits

Competitive recruitment and retention incentives

Relocation allowance

Negotiable job plans

Opportunity to pursue specialist interests

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in clinical settings.
• Experience in managing acute medical patients.
• Teaching abilities for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of acute medical patients.
• Lead ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Involve in governance activities and service management.

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

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.

About UHBW

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.

Service overview and collaboration

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 specialties. We work closely with colleagues within Bristol hospitals and would be happy to review cross site working arrangements.

What 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.

Safeguarding

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.