Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 7 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 387-WC3427-MP
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/11/2026
Employer heading
Consultant in General Paediatrics and HDU
Consultant
As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.
Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
Consultant Post in General Paediatrics and High Dependency Care
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) is looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join the departments of General Paediatrics and High Dependency Care. We are offering a 7 PA substantive post. This post will support the critical care team in the management of patients across our 3 HDU areas (Cardiac, Surgical and Medical). The successful candidate will also deliver routine general paediatric outpatient clinics and 2nd on morning shifts for the acute paediatric team. Applicants should have a CCT in General Paediatrics with HDU SPIN or equivalent, or be within 12 months of achieving this at the date of interview, or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register.
Main duties of the job
The BRHC is the paediatric major trauma centre for the South West region and is the only dedicated hospital for children in the South West of England. Bristol was voted best place to live in the UK in 2017 by the Sunday Times. It is a vibrant city with easy access to the countryside and coast of the Southwest of England and South Wales. University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC. As one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and the major teaching and research centre for the South West, we have over 13,000 staff, over 100 different clinical services. Together we support the delivery of excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Full and specialist registration General Medical Council (GMC) Or
- Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
- APLS Certified
- HDU SPIN
Desirable criteria
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paeds and safeguarding
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
Desirable criteria
- Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential criteria
- 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
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable criteria
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Educational Supervisor training completed
Management & Leadership
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable criteria
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Other
Essential criteria
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jamie Campbell
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for HDU
- Email address
- [email protected]
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