Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
are looking to appoint Consultant Physicians in Acute Medicine with Specialty
Interests, based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
Join a Trust which is CQC rated ‘Good’ and strongly
committed to providing high quality safe care. Since merging with Weston Area
Health in 2020, the Trust is now 13000 strong with an annual operating budget
of nearly £700 Million.
The BRI acute medical team currently consists of 3 substantive
consultants, who work closely with the emergency department (ED), frailty
service, and other specialties. Whilst the team is relatively small, the Trust
has big plans and a vision for future development of the acute service. This in
mind, UHBW is keen to grow quickly - the successful candidate will join a
highly motivated and driven team all looking to pioneer and advance the
department.
What’s in it for you?
As well as working as part of a talented acute team in a
beautiful part of the country, you will also be eligible for:
• Competitive
Recruitment and Retention Premium
• Relocation
and pastoral support
• Job plans with the option to
include sessions in a relevant specialist interest, e.g. nephrology and
respiratory medicine.
• Optional
additional PAs available (up to 12 PAs)
Main duties of the job
As part of the Trust’s vision for developing its acute medicine
services, UHBW has made agreed major investment and change to its model of care.
There is a three year commitment to further expansion and investment in acute medicine
services which offers exciting opportunities in service growth and development
for the successful candidate. The Trust established a Same Day Emergency Care
(SDEC) service, run jointly with the ED in August 2020 and there are ambitious
plans to develop same day emergency care further. You will have a rare
opportunity to influence and shape future services and models of care.
The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates in the
process of applying for a CESR and is committed to supporting successful
candidates with dedicated clinical supervision.
The Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) is a major University
Hospital and you will be committed to delivering excellent teaching and
training. The BRI is situated in the city centre, co-located with the regional
centres for Paediatrics, Dental Services, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Head and
Neck Surgery, Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology and is adjacent to maternity
services and the University of Bristol.
About us
Bristol itself is a beautiful and vibrant city bursting with
entertainment, arts, culture, food and diversity. It offers a very high
standard of living with excellent schools and housing. It has good transport links with easy access
to London, the wider South West, the Midlands and Wales. Outside the city there
are fantastic opportunities for outdoor pursuits on the coast of Devon,
Cornwall and Wales and the Brecon Mountains and the Cotswolds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Acute Medicine teams primary duties are the initial assessment of medical patients at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The medical take sees in excess of 40 patients a day, providing initial assessment, investigation and diagnosis of patients that are admitted to the hospital either via the Emergency Department or by direct referral from their GP.
The team also covers inpatient short stay beds, primarily for patients with a predicted length of stay <72 hours, and provides senior medical cover for the acute medicine clinic service (recently merged with the SDEC pilot).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Acute Medicine teams primary duties are the initial assessment of medical patients at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The medical take sees in excess of 40 patients a day, providing initial assessment, investigation and diagnosis of patients that are admitted to the hospital either via the Emergency Department or by direct referral from their GP.
The team also covers inpatient short stay beds, primarily for patients with a predicted length of stay <72 hours, and provides senior medical cover for the acute medicine clinic service (recently merged with the SDEC pilot).
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
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in acute medicine
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
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
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- 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
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
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
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
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
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in acute medicine
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
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
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- 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
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
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
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
