Consultant in General Anaesthesia (BRI and WGH)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-S-5513-MP-A
Site Bristol Royal Infimary Town Bristol Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/12/2025 23:59
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Job overview
There never has been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is now part of the Bristol NHS Group, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West.
The Department of General Anaesthesia sits within the Division of Surgery; however, the wider anaesthesia service bridges four clinical divisions of UHBW: Surgery (general anaesthesia and critical care), Weston, Specialised Services (cardiac anaesthesia) and Women’s and Children’s (paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia). The department of anaesthesia is seeking consultants in general anaesthesia to join the team based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will join a friendly, supportive and cohesive group of 45 substantive consultants within the general anaesthesia group. The post will be offered at 10 PAs.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary with one clinical day each week at Weston General Hospital. The post will address a flexible service requirement for adult general anaesthetic services for maxillofacial, ENT, dental, obstetrics, gynaecology, thoracic, upper & lower GI and ophthalmic surgery, long term IV access (ports/tunnelled lines, acute and chronic pain and pre-operative assessment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to both the predictable out-of-hours weekend rota and on call rota across both sites.
The role will be split across the following hospital sites: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital, St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and South Bristol Community Hospital.
UHBW is a large inner city teaching hospital with close links to the University of Bristol. There is a strong tradition of teaching in the department, and we support the running of Bristol Medical Simulation Centre.
The applicant must hold FRCA (UK) or equivalent and be within 6 months of their CCT date at the time of interview, or have gained CESR. We are looking for applicants who are prepared to work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery. More detailed person specification is available with the job description.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Interview date is Thurs 5th Feb 2026
Clinical Director for General Anaesthesia: Dr Hannah Wilson
General Manager for Anaesthesia: Mr Lee Bradley
Contact: Jane McLean 0117 342 2163
Please note: Unless there are exceptional circumstances candidates selected for interview shall be expected to attend a face to face interview
Person specification
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
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
* Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for Anaesthesia to start Consultant appointment
Experience
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective – including anaesthesia for major upper and lower abdominal surgery, thoracic, head and neck, ECT and obstetric surgery and interventions
* Evidence of a specialist interest in at least one of the following areas: major general, advanced airway anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, obstetric anaesthesia
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
* Evidence of a developing a specialist service or demonstration of innovation in chosen sub-specialty
* Higher acute pain training or experience
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
* Log book evidence of max fax, head and neck, thoracic, Oesophago gastric, colorectal, HPB, Preoperative assessment, obstetrics and pain
* Broad range of IT skills
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
* 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
* Formal teaching qualification
* 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
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
* 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
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
* Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
* Meets professional health requirements
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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