About this role
Job summary
Weston Emergency Department are looking to recruit to 2 Clinical Fellow ST1-2 fixed term for 12 months commencing 5th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow ST1-2 to join the team and work in a friendly but fast passed Emergency Department!
This is a service provision post working clinically in the Emergency Department at Weston General Hospital, working a full rota with a mix of earlies, middles, lates and nights. The position is open to trainees and non-trainees. For those trainees who already have a UK National Training Number in Emergency Medicine, these posts are eligible for OOPT or OOPE.
You will be joining a forward thinking and dynamic trust. This post is based in Weston-super-Mare at Weston General Hospital which is just 20 miles from Bristol city centre.
* Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. *
Main duties of the job
Clinical: The reception, diagnosis and emergency treatment of patients presenting to the adult Emergency Department. The successful candidate will be given supervision and support from senior medical staff to develop competency in the autonomous clinical management of these patients whilst ensuring patient safety.
Managerial: The management responsibility of the post holder will be to the ED Clinical Lead who is responsible to the Clinical Chair, 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 Quality Improvement Projects. Each post holder will participate in at least one supervised QIP during the 12-month post and will be encouraged to attend clinical governance meetings.
On-call Commitment: In ED the roster is a full shift system. Shifts are a mix of earlies, middles, lates and nights. The post's pay will be calculated by HR and will be compliant with the new Junior Doctor's contract.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. 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 create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details regarding this role and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilised acutely sick patients Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team Demonstrates good clinical judgement
Desirable
Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc.) Understands audit and governance processes Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Good communication skills Honesty and reliability Ability to work effectively within a team Flexibility Inquiring and critical approach to work Demonstrates initiative Appropriately assertive Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Additional & Aptitudes Essential
Respecting Everyone Embracing Change Recognising Success Working Together
Qualifications and Training Essential
Registered with General Medical Council (UK) At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gaps Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing) Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
Desirable
Advanced Life Support provider Intermediate EM/ MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent (middle grade post only) Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Other Essential
Evidence of entitlement to live and 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.
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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)