Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Love Emergency Medicine? Love Weston-super-Mare.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is looking to grow its talented Emergency Medicine team at Weston General Hospital to help drive an ambitious vision for the future of emergency care across Bristol and Weston. This is an exciting time to join our organisation!
You will be working as part of a talented team in a beautiful part of the country, with Weston-super-Mare offering easy access to the coast and the surrounding Somerset countryside.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust seeks applications for the position of Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Emergency Medicine, working on a full-time contract for a 12-month fixed-term period from the date of appointment, with a start date as soon as possible.
The post is advertised as a full-time position working on the full middle-grade rota. Candidates wishing to be considered for less than full-time working hours are also encouraged to apply.
These posts reflect a firm commitment to maintaining and developing the middle-grade workforce within Weston General Hospital's Emergency Department. The post offers eligible clinicians an excellent opportunity for continued professional development within Emergency Medicine, working in a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, safe and effective emergency care.
Main duties of the job
Weston General Hospital's Emergency Department is a vital part of the hospital's emergency front door, providing an opportunity to develop clinical skills, gain valuable experience and contribute to the ongoing development of emergency services for the local population.
Main duties (but not an exhaustive list):
o Providing direct clinical care to all patients
o Formulate a diagnosis and develop a management strategy or plan for each patient
o Provide patient management in accordance with Emergency Department protocols, practice standards and Trust policies
o Provide clear and precise written and electronic documentation of patient care
o Provide advice and support to junior doctors on all aspects of emergency medicine
o Participate in the current shift rota pattern
o Participate and lead on clinical audits
o Participate in the annual staff appraisal
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand 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 theSouth Westhas 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 andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-WD3643-BKS
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc.)
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
- Flexibility
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Appropriately assertive
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
- Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
- Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gaps.
- Advanced Life Support provider (or equivilent)
- MRCEM Primary
- Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
- Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
Desirable
- MRCEM Intermediate or MRCEM A and B or MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
- Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Fluent English speaker
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
- Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
- Demonstrates good clinical judgement
- Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable
- Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. ATLS/APLS, ultrasound course, etc.)
- Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
- Flexibility
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Appropriately assertive
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable
- Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
- Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- At least 24 months full-time hospital service as a trainee in the Foundation (or higher) grade. No unexplained career gaps.
- Advanced Life Support provider (or equivilent)
- MRCEM Primary
- Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)
- Specialist Interest intent and evidence of interest
Desirable
- MRCEM Intermediate or MRCEM A and B or MRCP/MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
- Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Fluent English speaker
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
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Specialty Manager
Danny Gilham
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-WD3643-BKS
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
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