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Job Summary
As University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) has recently expanded the Gastroenterology service based at Weston General Hospital, we are pleased to advertise the exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) Medicine. The main site for this post will be Weston General Hospital, but as we move to full clinical service integration across UHBW, it is anticipated that there will be an element of cross‑site working with Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), to be determined through the job planning process. The 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 appointment will be part of the 1:11 current consultant on‑call rota. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their CCT and ideally have NHS experience. Non‑UK applicants wishing to apply for specialist registration could be considered on a fixed‑term basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will develop special interests to extend the spectrum of the gastroenterology services offered at Weston and support services currently being developed in the department. The post holder will undertake general gastroenterology clinics and support the endoscopy service with both upper and lower endoscopy procedures. Weston General Hospital is JAG accredited and has retained this for over 10 years. Inpatient responsibility for the gastroenterology ward is on a 1:4 rotational basis. The post includes a commitment to the emergency endoscopy rota (1:6) plus the G(I)M on‑call rota out of hours (1:11).
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 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, giving staff the best of both worlds – city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, 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‑opportunity 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.
Details
* Date posted: 19 November 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‑0745MP‑B
* Job locations: Weston General Hospital, Weston Super Mare, BS23 4TQ
Job Description
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this position.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Training
* Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the Gall Medical Council (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
Desirable
* Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Essential Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gastroenterology
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
* UK NHS experience
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
Essential Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
* Independent in colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and GI Bleed treatment
Desirable Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Broad range of IT skills
* Has attended TTT courses
Essential 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
Essential 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
Essential Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable Teaching and Training
* Formal teaching qualification
Essential 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 & Leadership
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
* Management experience
Essential 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
Essential 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
Behaviours and Values
* 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 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, Weston Super Mare, BS23 4TQ
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
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