About this role
Job summary
Want to work in a progressive and dynamic Emergency Department?We are seeking energetic, effective and enthusiastic consultants with the passion to develop and deliver high quality emergency care at Bristol Royal Infirmary.We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care; our strong relationships between our clinical, nursing and management teams; our standing as a Cardiac Arrest Centre; and our commitment to constant improvement, from our research and teaching, to our innovative Global Health Partnership and links with Bristol Community Emergency Medicine Service (CEMS).
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and clinically focussed individuals as Consultants in Adult Emergency Medicine. The successful candidates will join our existing team of 21 consultants. The team are committed to improving and advancing the quality of Emergency Care and deliver excellent training available locally and nationally. The successful candidate will work within a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Adult ED, part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
Main duties of the job
UHBW is one of the busiest EDs in the South West, seeing 80,000 adults per year. The ED attendances at the BRI are of high acuity and reflect the broad spectrum attending an inner-city ED, with an average of 220 attendances per day. UHBW also serves as a large tertiary referral centre for many specialities such as cardiology and cardiac surgery with 24-hour Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)available and operating as a Cardiac Arrest Centre. BRI ED is a Trauma Unit part of the Severn Major Trauma Network (SMTN), which coordinates Major Trauma services across the former Avon area as well as parts of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. We have fantastic working relationships across our Urgent Care teams, working dynamically across all the assessment units (Acute Medical Unit, Older Persons Assessment Unit and Surgical Trauma Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care Units to deliver excellent care at the front door.Our ED is an academic department teaching medical students, and all members of the MDT including HSTs, ACPs, EPs, CESR, ACCS, GPSTs and Clinical Fellows. The Emergency Department has recently scored consistently 'Good/Excellent' for Higher Specialist Training and 'Excellent' for GP Training. We have also come a respectable 9th across the country for patient experience (GMC).
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
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of senior medical, nursing, and management staff delivering and advancing high-quality Emergency Care across South, West, and Northwest Bristol. This busy inner-city Emergency Department manages over 220 patients daily, offering a broad and complex case mix. The role involves providing senior clinical presence on the shop floor from 08:00 to 00:00, seven days a week, with additional on-call responsibilities.
The appointee will lead the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in the adult Emergency Department and contribute to care within the ED Observation Unit. Close collaboration with Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), ICU, and specialty teams is essential to ensure seamless, patient-centred care. Emergency staff retain responsibility for immediate care, while ongoing management is coordinated with relevant specialties.
The post includes leadership responsibilities during major incidents and supports emergency admissions under on-call specialty teams. As part of a Regional Cardiac Centre and Trauma Unit, the department manages acute cardiac cases, including out-of-hospital arrests, and stabilises major trauma prior to transfer when required.
Applicants must hold, or be close to obtaining, CCT in Emergency Medicine or equivalent GMC specialist registration, and demonstrate commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, teaching, and service development.
Interview Date 24 June 2026
Person Specification
Research Essential
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Evidence of peer review research papers
Qualifications & Training Essential
Fully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Emergency Medicine 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 Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification
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 practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience
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 multi-professional 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
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other 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.
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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
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)