Job requirements
Essential
30 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Meets professional health requirements
- Other
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
- Research
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Research
Evidence of involvement in research
- Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in tertiary thoracic anaesthesia
- Experience
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
- Teaching and Training
Experience of supervising trainees.
- Teaching and Training
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Management & Leadership
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Management & Leadership
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Management & Leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Management & Leadership
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Qualifications & Training
Full and specialist registration in either with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or
- Qualifications & Training
Within 12months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Awareness of personal limitations
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Research
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
- 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
- Teaching and Training
Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Teaching and Training
Educational Supervisor training completed
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
- Qualifications & Training
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Broad range of IT skills
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
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Job overview
Substantive Advert City and Weston – THORACIC Anaesthesia Consultant There never has been a more exciting time to join us; City and Weston hospital group is now part of the Bristol Foundation Trust, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West. The Department of General Anaesthesia sits within the Division of Surgery; however, the wider anaesthesia service bridges four clinical divisions of : Surgery (general anaesthesia and critical care), Weston, Specialised Services (cardiac anaesthesia) and Women’s and Children’s (paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia). The department of anaesthesia is seeking a consultant in general anaesthesia with a specialist interest in Thoracic anaesthesia to join the team based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will join a friendly, supportive and cohesive group of 45 substantive consultants within the general anaesthesia group. The post will be offered at 10 PAs.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary with one clinical day each week at Weston General Hospital. The post will address a flexible service requirement for adult general anaesthetic services for maxillofacial, ENT, dental, obstetrics, gynaecology, thoracic, upper & lower GI, trauma and orthopaedic surgery and ophthalmic surgery, long term IV access (ports/tunnelled lines, acute and chronic pain and pre-operative assessment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the general on call rota and the predictable out-of-hours weekend rota across both sites. The role will be split across the following hospital sites: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Weston General Hospital, St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and South Bristol Community
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
City and Weston is a large inner city teaching hospital group with close links to the University of Bristol. There is a strong tradition of teaching in the department, and we support the running of Bristol Medical Simulation Centre. The applicant must hold FRCA (UK) or equivalent and be within 6 months of their CCT date at the time of interview or have gained CESR. They must have completed higher specialist training in Thoracic Anaesthesia. We are looking for applicants who are prepared to work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery. More detailed person specification is available with the job description.
The Interview date is 30th November 2026
Clinical Director for General Anaesthesia: Dr Ben Gupta
Deputy Clinical Director: Dr Liz Hood
General Manager for Anaesthesia: Mr Lee Bradley
Contact: Jane McLean 0117 342 2163
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.
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This advert is for Consultant in Thoracic Anaesthesia with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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