Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine
4 days ago
Weston-super-Mare
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content‑based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Love Emergency Medicine? Love Weston-super-Mare. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) are looking to grow our talented emergency team to drive an ambitious futurevision of emergency care in the Bristol and Weston area. This is an exciting time to join our organisation! You will be working as part within a talented team in a beautiful part of the country. The post is advertised as a 10 PA job plan for 12 months. Candidates wishing to be considered for a position with less than full‑time working hours are encouraged to apply. Bristol NHS Foundation Trustseeks applicants for the position of permanent Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicineworking full time 10 PA contract to commence as soon as possible. The posts reflect a firm commitment within BFT to continue the expansion and development of the middle grade workforce in Weston Emergency Department. The posts provide eligible individuals an ideal opportunity for continued professional development within the Department of Emergency Medicine (ED), which forms the Trust’s emergency “front door”. • Providing direct clinical care to all patients, • Formulate a diagnosis and develop a management strategy or plan for each patient, • Provide patient management in accordance with Emergency Department protocols, practice standards and Trust policies, • Provide clear and precise written and electronic documentation of patient care, • Provide advice and support to junior doctors on all aspects of emergency medicine, • Participate in the current shift rota pattern, • Participate and lead on clinical audits, • Participate in the annual staff appraisal 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 £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. • Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part‑time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Emergency Medicine., • Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice., • Special interest in a subspecialty of emergency medicine e.g. risks management, acute medicine or paediatrics., • Audit of Emergency Medicine., • Experience of teaching both post and undergraduate students and professions allied to medicine., • Experience of educating support staff., • Knowledge of research techniques in clinical medicine., • Knowledge of the use of patient databases and IT websites., • Ability to take on full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients., • Written and spoken English skills that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues., • Skills in teaching under & post graduate students., • Good leadership & organisational skills., • Flexibility to fit with service requirements & ability to work in a team., • Honesty, reliability and good personal organisation skills., • Caring attitude to patients and those close to them., • Ability to negotiate for services & funding with other relevant parties., • Evidence of appropriate management training., • Interest in future research., • MB ChB or equivalent., • MRCEM or equivalent., • Fully registered with GMC., • Provider in PALS/APLS, ALS and ATLS or its equivalent., • Teaching or training qualifications., • Meet professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice., • Demonstrates the four Trust Values. We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. • 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge., • The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers., • BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults., • To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview., • If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system., • The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system., • By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system., • Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e‑mails and we will never ask you for any payments. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work‑related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr