Lead Acute Medicine Consultant — SDEC & Ward Leadership

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

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.