Job summary
Are you a Consultant Physician or Associate Specialist in General Internal or Acute Medicine looking for your next career move?
We are currently recruiting into our team on fixed term contracts.
These posts will take part in the general medical consultant rota, with an initial focus on managing the increased demand and displaced medical patients over the winter months. It will also offer exposure to specialist secondary and tertiary services in our dynamic and thriving teaching hospital. Applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time are also encouraged.
We will support colleagues' professional clinical areas of interest and are open to negotiations on your individual job plan. Applicants with a speciality interest in Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology or Care of the Elderly are welcome to apply.
This is a pivotal time to join University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, as we continue to embed new ways of working to shape our future.
If you would like to arrange a departmental visit or have an informal conversation, please contact Dr Dermot Dowds, Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the clinical team at Weston General Hospital contribute to the General Medicine inpatient service. The Trust is committed to develop its acute and general medical services, and we have made major changes to our model recently. The appointed physician will join the team of Specialty Physicians, including Acute Medicine, to deliver excellent inpatient and outpatient medical care, with focus on managing the increased demand over the winter period. The trust is developing its same day emergency care and frailty models, as well specialty 'admission avoidance' and hot clinics. This post offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the delivery of acute general medicine and support an effective model of care for patients.
Why join us?
Support for specialty interest (up to 1 PA) within job plan
- We offer an attractive salary package, inclusive of a relocation allowance and recruitment and retention premium
- A dedicated Pastoral and Relocation Support Manager to help you transition into your new role (and possible new home for those relocating)
- As the largest teaching Trust in the Southwest, you will have access to a multitude of learning and development opportunities
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is committed to provide patient care, education and research of the highest quality. In delivering this ambition, we will be guided by the following values:
Supportive
Respectful
Innovative
Collaborative 13,000 staff offer over 100 different clinical services across ten different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Weston, Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond.
Our staff have developed leading edge services such as cardiac surgery and bone marrow transplantation that have built an international reputation and are in demand by patients from across the country.
With strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England we are the major medical research centre in the region. The findings allow us to continually improve our patient care. Our academic links also make us the largest centre for medical training in the Southwest, attracting the highest calibre clinical staff from across the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details. Please get in touch on the contact below if needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more details. Please get in touch on the contact below if needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- 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
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Interest/experience in Acute Medicine
- CCT in General (internal) Medicine
- MRCP(UK) or recognised equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- On the GMC's Specialist Register or an SpR must provide documentary evidence that they will be enrolled within 6 months
- Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in teaching or related subject area or higher degree (MD, PhD) in research relating to general or acute medicine
Management & Leadership
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
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 Aptitude
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 with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- 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
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Interest/experience in Acute Medicine
- CCT in General (internal) Medicine
- MRCP(UK) or recognised equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- On the GMC's Specialist Register or an SpR must provide documentary evidence that they will be enrolled within 6 months
- Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) in teaching or related subject area or higher degree (MD, PhD) in research relating to general or acute medicine
Management & Leadership
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
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 Aptitude
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
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).
