Job summary
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with full GMC registration (with a licence to practice), at the time of application, and 6 months minimum full time clinical NHS experience (not attachments or observing).
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBWFT) seeks applicants for Clinical Fellow posts, in Emergency Medicine, at SHO / ST1-2 level to commence August 2026. This post will be based in the adult Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) Emergency Department (ED) service. Posts are available in pure Emergency Medicine (0.8 less than full time working is an option) or a combination of service provision in Emergency Medicine and paid time (80:20, full time only) in which to develop an area of 'special interest'.
If an applicant has a particular special interest they would like to pursue, other than those listed above, then we will endeavour to accommodate this. Applicants should outline their motivation for pursuing areas of specialist interest on their application forms (a second choice can also be outlined as there is competition for specific options). Please also seewww.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/ed/ .
UHBWFT includes the Emergency Departments of BRI, Bristol Children's Hospital and Weston General Hospital. This post will be based in the adult BRI ED service.
Main duties of the job
The post participates in a 24-hour full shift, fully compliant, SHO / ST1-2 rota and benefits from seven day a week consultant cover, up until midnight, and 24-hour registrar grade support. This post would be ideal for any candidate planning a career in Emergency Medicine, or any acute speciality, and is also suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in General Practice. All BRI ED Clinical Fellows have an Educational Supervisor within the department and access to the 14 Fish portfolio platform provided by the Trust. Successful applicants will have access to full support and advice for career progression.
The ED rota operates a full shift system with a balanced mix of early, middle, late, night and weekend shifts. Salary will be calculated by HR and rotas are fully compliant with the current national regulations.
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
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: James McDonald
Job title: Consultant Accident & Emergency
Email address: James.McDonald@uhbw.nhs.uk
Please note that we are not able to offer clinical attachments or observerships and emails requesting these will not be acknowledged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: James McDonald
Job title: Consultant Accident & Emergency
Email address: James.McDonald@uhbw.nhs.uk
Please note that we are not able to offer clinical attachments or observerships and emails requesting these will not be acknowledged.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with patients o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
- o All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: A) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or B) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. o Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding o Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations o Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytic and flexible mind o Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms o Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner o Managing Others and & Team o Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
- o At least 6 months previous NHS clinical experience (not observing) oFull registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice, at time of application oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards oMeets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) oFitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safety oNo unexplained career gaps oAt least 24 months' experience1 (at FY1/2 level) in appropriate posts
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with patients o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
- o All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: A) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or B) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. o Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & to treat others with understanding o Capacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situations o Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytic and flexible mind o Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms o Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner o Managing Others and & Team o Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
- o At least 6 months previous NHS clinical experience (not observing) oFull registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice, at time of application oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards oMeets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) oFitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safety oNo unexplained career gaps oAt least 24 months' experience1 (at FY1/2 level) in appropriate posts
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Britol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
