Position Summary
12‑month fixed‑term locum position for maternity cover.
Acute Medicine is an essential pillar of urgent care at UHBW. We have ambitious plans to grow the service at Weston General Hospital with the expansion of our Acute Medical Unit, Same Day Emergency Care Unit, and optimising clinical pathways.
You will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of the service. You will be joining an enthusiastic, collaborative multi‑disciplinary team that is committed to driving forward the Trust vision for Acute Medicine.
Service Overview
Our service is comprised of a 28 bedded Acute Medical Unit (Sandford Ward), a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, Waterside 16‑bedded General Medicine ward, and the Medical Take in the Emergency Department. We work closely with colleagues in the Emergency Department, Care of the Elderly, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Surgical, and Trauma & Orthopaedics specialities. We also collaborate with Bristol hospitals and review cross‑site working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and direction for the multidisciplinary team in the management of acute medical patients. Responsibilities include:
* Lead ward rounds and direct the management of patients.
* Perform practical procedures.
* Teach and support junior medical staff and other professionals.
* Attend multidisciplinary meetings and governance activities.
* Participate in the management and administration of the service.
* Liaise with professionals both within and outside the Trust as required.
Detailed Service Functions
* 28‑bedbed Acute Medical Unit on Sandford Ward – Clinical leadership provided by two consultants on the ward from 09:00‑17:00 to complete ward rounds, oversee new admissions and manage referrals.
* Same Day Emergency Unit runs 7 days a week 08:00‑22:00 alongside the Emergency Department. The Acute Medicine Consultant is present from 09:00‑17:00 on weekdays to facilitate rapid and early senior review of patients. The team runs a HOT/Bring‑back clinic within SDEC.
* Waterside, 16‑bedded General Medicine ward – ward rounds 2‑3 times a week with daily board round support.
* Acute Medicine provides leadership of the Acute Medical Take with Acute Medicine consultant leading from 09:00‑17:00 on weekdays based within the Emergency Department.
* GIM On‑Call element on a 1:11 ratio – this would be on site from 17:00‑19:00 post‑taking new admissions and non‑resident until 08:00.
About the Trust
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 Southwest offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunity
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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026.
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