Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBWFT) seeks applicants for 12-month Clinical Fellow posts, in Critical Care, at SHO / ST1-2 level to commence August 2026 to meet the increasing demand for critical care services within the trust.
UHBWFT includes the Emergency Departments (ED) of Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), Bristol Children's Hospital and Weston General Hospital (WGH). Both BRI and WGH provide intensive care services. This post will be based in the adult BRI ED service and the adult BRI intensive care service. The post provides an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a busy inner city university hospital which forms part of a large tertiary referral centre for several specialities including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.
This post comprises six months of Intensive Care Medicine and six months of Emergency Medicine. The total duration of the appointment is 12 months.
All BRI Clinical Fellows have an Educational Supervisor, within the relevant 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.
Salary will be calculated by HR and will be fully compliant with the current national regulations.
Main duties of the job
Intensive Care
The post would be suitable for trainees who have completed Foundation or core speciality training and will offer the successful applicant an opportunity to develop their skills in Intensive Care Medicine. You will join a highly motivated team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals. The full shift rota comprises shifts across the General Intensive Care Unit (GICU), the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Critical Care Outreach. You will gain experience in a number of different organ support modes including respiratory, cardiovascular and renal support. The candidate could expect to gain skills in airway management, invasive monitoring and ultrasound. Participation in audit and research is encouraged.
Emergency Medicine
UHBWFT is one of the busiest EDs in the Southwest having over 70,000 adult attendances per year. and of high acuity and reflect the broad spectrum of patients attending an inner-city ED which forms part of a large tertiary referral centre for several specialities including cardiology, with 24 hour PPCI availability, and cardiothoracic surgery.
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.
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
Managerial
The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit. Clinical audit is well established at the BRI and post holders will be required to participate in at least one supervised audit project during the 12-month post
BRI ED is an academic department with an active research programme. The department has a good reputation for teaching and training as evidenced by our recent performance in the GMC Trainees survey. We include both traditional and modern (SIM, podcasts, e-learning) teaching methods in our teaching programme which Clinical Fellows are given rostered time to attend.
The ED rota operates a full shift system with a balanced mix of early, middle, late and night shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial
The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the Clinical Director who is responsible to the Chief Executive and Trust Board.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation, including audit. Clinical audit is well established at the BRI and post holders will be required to participate in at least one supervised audit project during the 12-month post
BRI ED is an academic department with an active research programme. The department has a good reputation for teaching and training as evidenced by our recent performance in the GMC Trainees survey. We include both traditional and modern (SIM, podcasts, e-learning) teaching methods in our teaching programme which Clinical Fellows are given rostered time to attend.
The ED rota operates a full shift system with a balanced mix of early, middle, late and night shifts.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experiece
Essential
- oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oGood relationships and communication with patients
- oGood working relationships with colleagues
- oGood teaching and training
- oProfessional behaviour and probity
- oAble to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- oAble to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
- oDemonstrates good clinical judgement
- oCompleted specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound)
- oUnderstands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- oDesigned and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAll 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;
- oA) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English;
- oB) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
- oCapacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & treat others with understanding
- oCapacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
- oAbility to take on administrative roles within the Department
- oGood communication skills
- oHonesty and reliability
- oAbility to work effectively within a team
- oFlexibility
- oInquiring and critical approach to work
- oDemonstrates initiative
- oAppropriately assertive
- oAbility to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
- oA willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oAt 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
- oAdvanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
- oMRCP / MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
- oOther membership, fellowship or diplomas
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- oWe are supportive. We're always there for each other
- oWe are respectful. We always look for the best in people
- oWe are innovative. We're full of bright ideas
- oWe are collaborative. We do things together
- oEligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experiece
Essential
- oGood clinical care
- oMaintaining good medical practice
- oGood relationships and communication with patients
- oGood working relationships with colleagues
- oGood teaching and training
- oProfessional behaviour and probity
- oAble to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- oAble to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
- oDemonstrates good clinical judgement
- oCompleted specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound)
- oUnderstands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- oDesigned and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAll 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;
- oA) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English;
- oB) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
- oCapacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & treat others with understanding
- oCapacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload
- oAbility to take on administrative roles within the Department
- oGood communication skills
- oHonesty and reliability
- oAbility to work effectively within a team
- oFlexibility
- oInquiring and critical approach to work
- oDemonstrates initiative
- oAppropriately assertive
- oAbility to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
- oA willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oAt 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
- oAdvanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
- oMRCP / MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
- oOther membership, fellowship or diplomas
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- oWe are supportive. We're always there for each other
- oWe are respectful. We always look for the best in people
- oWe are innovative. We're full of bright ideas
- oWe are collaborative. We do things together
- oEligibility to work in the UK
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
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
