Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) is offering an exciting opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant position within the Respiratory Medicine Department.
The successful candidate will join a well-established team of Consultant Respiratory Physician's working within the Division of Medicine, with a flexible approach that supports both specialists and a healthy work‑life balance. The post holder will undertake general respiratory clinics as well as a specialist interest clinic and support the bronchoscopy. The respiratory department prides itself on providing an exceptional service to patients across Bristol and Weston and the surrounding areas. There will be inpatient responsibility for the respiratory wards on a rotational basis. The posts include a commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota out of hours.
This post is advertised as a 10 PA post, but candidates wishing to be considered for a position with additional or fewer sessions are welcome to apply. The appointments of this position will be part of the current consultant on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have responsibility for the care of the patients entrusted to them. All consultants are expected to have a flexible attitude towards the work of the Directorate.
This post will have 10 programmed activities (PAs). Candidates wishing to be considered for a position with fewer sessions are also welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to the administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients who do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales.
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: 13 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract: Locum
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 387‑M6100‑AAR
Job locations:
* Bristol Royal Infimary, Bristol, BS2 8ED
Job description and Person Specification
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Qualifications & Training
* 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 Qualifications
* Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory Medicine.
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable Experience
* 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
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
* Independent in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures.
Desirable Clinical Knowledge
* Broad range of IT skills.
* Has attended TTT courses.
* Independent in EBUS.
Clinical Governance and Audit
* 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.
Research
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
* Evidence of involvement in research.
* Evidence of peer review research papers.
Desirable Research
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees.
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Teaching
* Formal teaching qualification.
Management & Leadership
* 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 Management
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures.
* Management experience.
Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working
* 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
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
* Awareness of personal limitations.
Desirable Personal Abilities
* 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.
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 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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Bristol Royal Infimary, Bristol, BS2 8ED
Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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