• Job Description

  Req#: C9387-25-1353?language=en&page=866&sort=publicationDateDesc

  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 Fixed Term Consultant in Gastroenterology with General (Internal) Medicine. This will be for an initial period of seven months from September 2025 until March 2026; however we are confident that this will be extended pending financial approval. 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 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 is proud to have retained this for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional service. There will be inpatient responsibility for the gastroenterology ward 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).

  Main duties of the job

  The Gastroenterology team at WGH has recently been expanded to four Consultants and provides a full range of general Gastroenterology services, with specialist Hepatology providing a visiting outpatient service to the population of North Somerset and adjacent rural areas. Outpatient services are managed by the Division of Medicine and endoscopy sits under the Division of Surgery with close working relationships with the management teams of these services.We have a strong tradition of providing excellent education within our department which has been recognised by HEE. This has allowed us to attract high quality candidates to our training posts. The ward work at WGH is supported by 3 middle grades (1 HEE SpR and 2 clinical fellows); an IMT and/or an SHO with an F2/GPST; 3 F1 doctors; and an experienced Physician Associate.

  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 of this position 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.

  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

  21 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  7 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  387-M1981ZH-B

  Job locations

  Weston General Hospital

  Weston-super-Mare

  BS23 2ED

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this position.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this position.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
  • Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration

  Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gastroenterology
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • 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

  • Broad range of IT skills
  • Has attended TTT courses

  Clinical Knowledge and Skills Clinical Governance and Audit

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research
  • Evidence of peer review research papers

  Desirable

  • Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

  Teaching and Training

  Essential

  • Experience of teaching medical students.
  • Experience of supervising trainees.
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

  Management & Leadership

  Essential

  • 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

  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Management experience

  Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations

  Desirable

  • Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

  Other

  Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
  • Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
  • Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration

  Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Gastroenterology
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

  Desirable

  • 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

  Essential

  • 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

  • Broad range of IT skills
  • Has attended TTT courses

  Clinical Knowledge and Skills Clinical Governance and Audit

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research
  • Evidence of peer review research papers

  Desirable

  • Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

  Teaching and Training

  Essential

  • Experience of teaching medical students.
  • Experience of supervising trainees.
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

  Management & Leadership

  Essential

  • 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

  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Management experience

  Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

  Essential

  • 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

  Essential

  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations

  Desirable

  • Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

  Other

  Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
  • Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

  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).

  Additional information

  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 2ED

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

  Address

  Weston General Hospital

  Weston-super-Mare

  BS23 2ED

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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