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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine

The closing date is 30 September 2026

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Job summary

• Do you have a CCT in Intensive Care Medicine or are you coming to the end of your training?
• Do you have a passion for delivering high quality care and working in a dynamic multi-professional team?
• Do you want to help to shape the future of Intensive Care services across the South West of England?

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit hard-working, self-motivated and inspiring doctors to join our team of 29 Intensive Care consultants at the City & Weston Hospital Operating Unit.

Our newly created Trust has an annual turnover of £2.6 billion and is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. The City & Weston ICU bed base compromises 60 beds in 6 discrete clinical areas across the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital sites. We admit more than 3000 patients a year. Our severity of illness and outcomes are consistently well above the national average based on serial ICNARC data.

Main duties of the job

Recent developments within our ICU include the medical merger of the General, Cardiac and Weston adult critical care services. The unit was commissioned as an ECMO / Severe Acute Respiratory Failure (SARF) centre in 2022. We have a multidisciplinary Critical Care Outreach service on both the Bristol and Weston General Hospital sites.

You need to be in possession of a CCT (or equivalent) in Intensive Care Medicine (or within six months of your CCT date on the day of interview) and have GMC registration with a licence to practice. This is a substantive post with full-time ICM PAs available. Both full-time and less than full-time working can be accommodated within the Consultant rota structure. For suitably qualified individuals, additional DCC PAs may also be available from the regional Retrieve transfer service, as well as other departments such as Anaesthesia and Acute Medicine.

About us

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 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

28 July 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S1372-MP

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• FCICM or equivalent qualification
• CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent) or within 6 months of the interview date (please note, this does not apply to CESR)

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Stage 3/Advanced Training in Intensive Care (or equivalent)
• Offers expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in critical care
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care without direct supervision
• Experience of caring for patients post cardiac surgery

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
• Experience in delivery of ECMO

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Clinical skills and knowledge related to ECMO
• Use of point of care ultrasound techniques

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
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Applies research outcomes to clinical problems in critically-ill patients and appraises the published evidence

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Formal academic activities, e.g. publications in peer reviewed journals
• Participation in recruitment to large trials in Intensive Care

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Teaching experience relevant to Intensive Care and the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising trainees

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed
• Contribution to learning through simulation

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

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

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

Ability to be a flexible team member

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• FCICM or equivalent qualification
• CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent) or within 6 months of the interview date (please note, this does not apply to CESR)

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Stage 3/Advanced Training in Intensive Care (or equivalent)
• Offers expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in critical care
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care without direct supervision
• Experience of caring for patients post cardiac surgery

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
• Experience in delivery of ECMO

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Clinical skills and knowledge related to ECMO
• Use of point of care ultrasound techniques

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
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Applies research outcomes to clinical problems in critically-ill patients and appraises the published evidence

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Formal academic activities, e.g. publications in peer reviewed journals
• Participation in recruitment to large trials in Intensive Care

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Teaching experience relevant to Intensive Care and the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of supervising trainees

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed
• Contribution to learning through simulation

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

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

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

Ability to be a flexible team member

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust 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).

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PA to GICU/WICU Consultant Intensivists

Emma Pearse

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 July 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S1372-MP

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

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