Acute Medicine Consultant in Bristol

Acute Medicine is an exciting and essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at the BRI. Key milestones aim to include the expansion and development of our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and optimising clinical pathways.

What's in it for you?

• Recruitment and retention premium up to £20,000 including an initial welcome bonus.
• Relocation allowance and support up to £8,000.
• Negotiable job plans up to a maximum of 12 PAs, and the ability to pursue specialist interests such as research, teaching, leadership, split job plans and cross‐specialty working.
• The post is advertised as a 10P A job plan with options to increase or negotiate time for specialist interest.
• Supportive of less than full‐time working as well as flexible working requests.

Responsibilities and Role

You will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service. You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi‐disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine and delivering an exemplary service. Additionally, you will play a key role in the recently announced "Joint Clinical Strategy" which will enable greater collaboration with North Bristol Trust (NBT) to provide sustainable and equitable acute care for patients across the region.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully registered with GMC.
• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview.
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Acute Medicine.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• 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.
• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
• Evidence of involvement in research.
• Evidence of peer review research papers.
• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
• 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.
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures.
• Management experience.
• Interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
• 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.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Awareness of personal limitations.
• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values.
• Meets professional health requirements.
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 in order to ensure we are meeting our pledge.