Acute Medicine is a vital part of urgent care at UHBW. We plan to expand our services at Weston General Hospital, including the Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and clinical pathways.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary team managing acute medical patients. Responsibilities include leading ward rounds, managing patient care, performing practical procedures, teaching junior staff, attending multidisciplinary meetings, engaging in governance activities, and liaising with other professionals within and outside the Trust.
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with over 13,000 staff and more than 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving over 500,000 people in Bristol and Weston. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we are committed to delivering excellent patient care, pioneering research, and innovation with a positive impact locally and globally.
Join us to enjoy city living, countryside, or seaside environments with easy access to the Southwest. UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service within a collaborative, enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team aligned with the Trust's vision for Acute Medicine.
Our services include a 28-bed Acute Medical Unit (Sandford Ward), SDEC unit, Waterside 16-bed General Medicine, and Medical Take in the Emergency Department. We work closely with colleagues in Emergency, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Surgical, and Trauma & Orthopaedics departments, and are open to cross-site working arrangements within Bristol hospitals.
Benefits include:
* Competitive incentives of up to £20K (pro-rata for fixed-term posts)
* Relocation support up to £8K
* Negotiable job plans up to 12 PAs
* Opportunities to pursue interests in research, teaching, leadership, and cross-specialty collaboration
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