Specialist in Acute Medicine | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a specialist grade doctor for its Acute Medicine team at Weston General Hospital. The role involves providing leadership, participating in patient care across various units, and supporting junior staff through teaching. Experience in acute medicine is essential. The post offers a permanent or fixed-term contract with opportunities for professional development and participation in governance. Closing date for applications is October 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute medicine and leadership roles.
• Ability to lead ward and board rounds and teach junior staff.
• Participation in multidisciplinary meetings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of patient care across various units.
• Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds.
• Contribute to governance and department strategy.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join the Acute Medicine team based at Weston General Hospital as a specialist grade doctor on a Permanent or fixed term contract. The successful applicant will work within all the Acute medicine services providing leadership by leading ward and board rounds, performing and teaching practical procedures, teaching junior medical staff and participating in multidisciplinary meetings.

Our service is comprised of the Acute Medical Unit (28 beds), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, the medical take list (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00), Waterside ward (13 beds), medical outliers, and an Acute medicine Hot clinic twice a week. This post will also participate in the GIM physician on call rota on a 1:11 basis. The Specialist Doctor post available is detailed within the Job description attached.

Responsibilities

• Assess and ensure continuity of patient care for medical patients within the Emergency Department, SDEC Unit, and inpatient wards (including Medical Admissions Unit, Sandford; Waterside; and medical outliers) in accordance with the department rota.
• Lead daily board and ward multidisciplinary rounds to progress patient treatment and discharge plans.
• Take an active role in governance and participate in the department/specialty strategy.
• Provide leadership in teaching junior medical staff and undertaking practical procedures as required.

Clinical governance and professional development

The post holder is expected to contribute to the delivery of the Trust-wide agenda for governance. The Trust supports an open learning environment with a clear risk management strategy that enables innovation and improvement in care while placing patient safety at the centre of our values. The post holder will actively participate in the department/specialty strategy.

Education and CESR

We welcome applicants who wish to undertake CESR training and will support the applicant through the process.

About UHBW

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and 100+ clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people in South West England. UHBW has been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and is committed to delivering excellent care, forward-thinking innovation, and world-leading research. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, offering city living and access to the countryside or coast.

UHBW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We strive to recruit a diverse workforce and design services around the needs of individual patients.

How to apply and contact

For further information contact Dr Abdul Bhat, Clinical Lead, Acute Medicine, [e-mail], or Dr Dermot Dowds, Clinical Director, Weston, [e-mail].

Closing date

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.