GP Specialist in Emergency Medicine
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NB
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
The Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital is one of the busiest EDs in the Southwest having over 100,000 attendances per year. This echoes the di...
1. Clinical Duties - The appointee will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues with demonstration of professional values as per the Good Clinical Practice (ii)
2. Study & Research - The appointee can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service. The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The appointee will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council. The appointee will not necessarily be expected to undertake research however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments within Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The appointee will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation
3. There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made, and the library has links with other networks.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for ourPatients
- More opportunities for ourPeople
- Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
- Best Value forPublic Purse
Our vision for five years from now
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and work with junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
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 multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
29 August 2026
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