Specialty Doctor

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine for the Southmead Hospital site. The role expects flexible working to meet department needs and patient outcomes.

You will work under the Clinical Lead and contribute to high standards of care across the Emergency Department. The Trust values a healthy work-life balance and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, with opportunities for professional development and teaching responsibilities supported by

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration in GMC-eligible specialty regimes (AIM or GIM)
• Minimum 6 years’ medical experience since primary medical qualification
• At least 2 years NHS experience
• Ability to demonstrate senior clinical skills via workplace-based assessments or testimonials

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of patients under care in liaison with consultant colleagues
• Professional supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and students
• Contribute to departmental priorities and service development within Emergency Department

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Managerial Responsible to : Dr Jayne McKinlay (Clinical Lead, Emergency Department)

Professionally Accountable to: Dr Jayne McKinlay (Clinical Lead, Emergency Department)

Base/Department(s): Emergency Department

Location(s): Southmead Hospital

Job Plan: Proposed Job Plan is attached although the individual will be expected to work flexibly to fulfil high professional standards and contribute to Departmental and Trust priorities.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

The appointee will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues with demonstration of professional values as per the Good Clinical Practice

Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students

The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the appointee will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing the progression of their career and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.

Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCGP Qualification
• Minimum of 6 years’ medical experience since primary medical qualification
• At least 2 years NHS experience
• Ability to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and qualities required to work as a senior clinician through workplace-based assessments, e‑portfolio evidence, supporting assessments or testimonials from previous departments

Desirable criteria

• ALS/ACLS certification
• EPALS/PALS certification
• ATLS/ETC certification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 6 years’ medical experience since primary medical qualification
• At least 2 years NHS experience
• Ability to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and qualities required to work as a senior clinician through workplace-based assessments, e‑portfolio evidence, supporting assessments or testimonials from previous departments

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant speciality
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Ability to teach effectively

Desirable criteria

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential criteria

• 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
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.

Research

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Willingness to undertake further research.

Desirable criteria

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Management and Leadership

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential criteria

• 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 multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable criteria

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

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.
• BFT 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.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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