Job summary
There never has been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is now part of the Bristol NHS Group, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West.The UHBW Department of General Anaesthesia sits within the Division of Surgery; however the wider anaesthesia service bridges four clinical divisions of UHBW: Surgery (general anaesthesia and critical care), Weston Divsion, Specialised Services (cardiac anaesthesia) and Women's and Children's (paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia).The Department of Anaesthesia is seeking consultants in general anaesthesia to join the team based at Weston General Hospital. The post will be offered at 10 PAs. The successful applicant will join the team in supporting a busy and high quality service providing general anaesthesia in a small hospital, with the support of, and close work with, the wider department across all UHBW sites.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Weston General Hospital, and will support the provision of general anaesthesia services for a variety of specialties, including upper and lower GI surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, preoperative assessment and acute pain. There will be the opportunity to work across the UHBW sites; however applicants should expect the majority of their work to focus on Weston. In addition to daytime sessions, the successful applicant will participate in the weekend on-call rota (currently approximately 1:8) and evening sessions (currently approximately 1:8) covering emergency operations until 20:00, plus overnight on call at Weston. The Department of Anaesthesia supports the pre-operative assessment service and acute pain service, as such the appointee will contribute to this area.UHBW is a teaching Trust with close links to the University of Bristol. There is a strong tradition of teaching in the department and we support the running of Bristol Medical Simulation Centre.The applicant must hold FRCA (UK) or equivalent and be within 6 months of their CCT date at the time of interview or have CESR. We are looking for applicants who are prepared to work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery and there is opportunity to develop a specialist interest. More detailed person specification is available with the job description.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weston-Super-Mare is situated in picturesque countryside, close to some of the most desirable villages in Somerset. It is a short drive to Bristol and within easy reach of the M5 and the rest of the Southwest (Devon and Cornwall), with a direct train link to London in approximately 2 hours.
The hospital itself has many great benefits including on-site parking and is a five-minute walk to the beach.
Interview date will be Thursday February 5th 2026.
Clinical Director for General Anaesthesia: Dr Hannah Wilson
General Manager for Anaesthesia: Mr Lee Bradley
Contact: Jane McLean 0117 342 2163
Please note: Unless there are exceptional circumstances candidates selected for interview shall be expected to attend a face to face interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weston-Super-Mare is situated in picturesque countryside, close to some of the most desirable villages in Somerset. It is a short drive to Bristol and within easy reach of the M5 and the rest of the Southwest (Devon and Cornwall), with a direct train link to London in approximately 2 hours.
The hospital itself has many great benefits including on-site parking and is a five-minute walk to the beach.
Interview date will be Thursday February 5th 2026.
Clinical Director for General Anaesthesia: Dr Hannah Wilson
General Manager for Anaesthesia: Mr Lee Bradley
Contact: Jane McLean 0117 342 2163
Please note: Unless there are exceptional circumstances candidates selected for interview shall be expected to attend a face to face interview
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia to start Consultant appointment
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective - including anaesthesia for trauma and orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, major upper and lower abdominal surgery, preoperative assessment and acute pain.
- Evidence of a specialist interest in at least one of the following areas: major general, regional anaesthesia or perioperative medicine
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a developing a specialist service or demonstration of innovation in chosen sub-specialty
- Higher acute pain training or experience
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Log book evidence of major general and gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics and trauma, Preoperative assessment, and acute pain
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Log book evidence of max fax, head and neck, thoracic, obstetrics
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
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
- Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Anaesthesia to start Consultant appointment
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective - including anaesthesia for trauma and orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, major upper and lower abdominal surgery, preoperative assessment and acute pain.
- Evidence of a specialist interest in at least one of the following areas: major general, regional anaesthesia or perioperative medicine
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a developing a specialist service or demonstration of innovation in chosen sub-specialty
- Higher acute pain training or experience
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Log book evidence of major general and gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics and trauma, Preoperative assessment, and acute pain
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Log book evidence of max fax, head and neck, thoracic, obstetrics
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
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
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).
