About this role
Job summary
Substantive Advert City and Weston - THORACIC Anaesthesia ConsultantThere never has been a more exciting time to join us; City and Weston hospital group is now part of the Bristol Foundation Trust, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West.The Department of General Anaesthesia sits within the Division of Surgery; however, the wider anaesthesia service bridges four clinical divisions of : Surgery (general anaesthesia and critical care), Weston, Specialised Services (cardiac anaesthesia) and Women's and Children's (paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia). The department of anaesthesia is seeking a consultant in general anaesthesia with a specialist interest in Thoracic anaesthesia to join the team based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will join a friendly, supportive and cohesive group of 45 substantive consultants within the general anaesthesia group. The post will be offered at 10 PAs.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary with one clinical day each week at Weston General Hospital. The post will address a flexible service requirement for adult general anaesthetic services for maxillofacial, ENT, dental, obstetrics, gynaecology, thoracic, upper & lower GI, trauma and orthopaedic surgery and ophthalmic surgery, long term IV access (ports/tunnelled lines, acute and chronic pain and pre-operative assessment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the general on call rota and the predictable out-of-hours weekend rota across both sites.The role will be split across the following hospital sites: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and South Bristol Community
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
City and Weston is a large inner city teaching hospital group 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 gained CESR. They must have completed higher specialist training in Thoracic Anaesthesia. We are looking for applicants who are prepared to work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery. More detailed person specification is available with the job description.
The Interview date is 30th November 2026
Clinical Director for General Anaesthesia: Dr Ben Gupta
Deputy Clinical Director: Dr Liz Hood
General Manager for Anaesthesia: Mr Lee Bradley
Contact: Jane McLean 0117 342 2163
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Full and specialist registration in either with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or Within 12months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in tertiary thoracic anaesthesia Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills
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 Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Research Essential
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching/ education qualification. Educational Supervisor training completed
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 take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Desirable
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
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
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
Other Essential
Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)