Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHBW as a Consultant in Care of the Elderly. We are committed to improving the way that Weston works - do you want to be a part of the change?
This position will be mainly based at Weston General Hospital which accommodates 252 inpatient beds, an Ambulatory Care Centre and a busy Emergency Department with an award winning embedded Geriatric Emergency Medical Service (GEMS).
We are seeking an enthusiastic Physician to continue the developments within Care of the Elderly to support the Trust in improving how it handles patients arriving for potential admission with the aim of delivering timely safe care as well as increasing the numbers of early discharges. This post holder will be part of the team that supports frailty admissions pathways, including care of medical patients.
What's in it for you?
Apart from getting work within a talented team in a beautiful part of the country:
- Potential to develop in subspecialty interests
- Relocation support
- Recruitment and Retention Premium up to £20k negotiable
- Work in a state-of-the-art recently refurbished facility
- Cross-site working Weston/Bristol - specific plan to be agreed
- Additional PAs negotiable
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT.
The trust will fully support candidates looking to attain CESR in the UK. We are proud to support CESR training and are one of the first Trusts to have a CESR champion
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the development of Care of the Elderly services along with their colleagues. The key objectives are to reduce number of unnecessary admissions, develop same day emergency care pathways for the frail elderly, reduce patient length stay and work with system partners to ensure safe discharge to appropriate places of residence. There will be a strong commitment to teaching Junior Staff the principles of management of elderly patients, this will occur as the opportunity arises on a day to day basis with acute patients, as well as dedicated teaching.
Weston General Hospital is embarking on a major transformation with the implementation of the Healthy Weston 2 programme which involves the development of safe, high-quality and sustainable emergency and planned care accessible to the local people.
This is a really exciting time to join the Weston team, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow, personally and professionally, and use your passion to positively shape the future of health and care services within the local communities. Based at a small dynamic hospital in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, and only a stones-throw from its two-mile long sandy beach, you will also benefit from being part of a large specialist NHS teaching trust with sites across Bristol and North Somerset.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-WD-4539-L
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This post will help to continue to facilitate the progression of Care of the Elderly services. It is an exciting time to be joining our team we are ambitious to further develop the model of care for frail elderly patients including our services in areas such as Frailty, Orthogeriatrics and Dementia - we are keen to support the successful candidate in specialist interest areas.
At Weston there are 5.75 WTE Care of the Elderly physicians, and on the Bristol Royal Infirmary and South Bristol Community Hospital sites 8.4 WTE. At Weston there is a well-developed front door Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service lead by an Associate Specialist, with Advanced Physiotherapy, nursing and pharmacy input concentrating on admissions avoidance.
The appointment of this position will be part of the 1:11 current consultant on call rota.
The main site for this post at present is Weston General Hospital but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW it is anticipated that consultants will have some element of cross-site working to be determined through the job planning process.
For a full details job description please view the attachment to this vacancy
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This post will help to continue to facilitate the progression of Care of the Elderly services. It is an exciting time to be joining our team we are ambitious to further develop the model of care for frail elderly patients including our services in areas such as Frailty, Orthogeriatrics and Dementia - we are keen to support the successful candidate in specialist interest areas.
At Weston there are 5.75 WTE Care of the Elderly physicians, and on the Bristol Royal Infirmary and South Bristol Community Hospital sites 8.4 WTE. At Weston there is a well-developed front door Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service lead by an Associate Specialist, with Advanced Physiotherapy, nursing and pharmacy input concentrating on admissions avoidance.
The appointment of this position will be part of the 1:11 current consultant on call rota.
The main site for this post at present is Weston General Hospital but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW it is anticipated that consultants will have some element of cross-site working to be determined through the job planning process.
For a full details job description please view the attachment to this vacancy
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications & Training
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC
- Entry onto the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine (GIM) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Educational Supervisor accreditation
- Advanced communication skills training
- Good Clinical Practice training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medicine for older people
- Able to take full responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and support others to flourish
- Ability to respond sensitively to the individual needs of patients and to the needs of carers, relatives and friends
Desirable
- Ability to lead clinical care across professional and organisational boundaries
- Evidence of special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience of drafting or contributing to multi-professional/multiagency clinical guidelines or care pathways
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running specialist service. Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Broad range of IT skills
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- An understanding of and a proven ability to apply research findings to individual patients or populations of patients
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement with evidence of participation with particular reference to medicine for older people.
- An understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning and evidence of participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience as lead for clinical governance
- Lead for improvement initiative at local or regional level
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Interest in clinical research and an ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Proven participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Experience in supervising undergraduate/postgraduate research projects
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service co-design
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and academic setting
- Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduate medical staff
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Ability and commitment to teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating undergraduate/postgraduate training
- Ability to teach advanced communication skills
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional teams and be able to work effectively within such teams
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Experience working at system level and working with colleagues across health and care settings
- Experience and ability to lead a team effectively thorough change
- Ability to support advanced practitioners from other professional groups develop new skills
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- 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 and be skilled at encouraging and giving feedback
Desirable
- Experience working at system-level and working with colleagues across health and care settings
Behaviours and values
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to the four Trust values
- Reflect Trust values through examples in clinical practice
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- 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.
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).
Additional information
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
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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