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 specialist neonatal and paediatric surgery.
- 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 practice independently as 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
- Qualifications & Training
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or
- Qualifications & Training
Within 12 months 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 multi-professional 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
13 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Research
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers in paediatric oncology
- Experience
Fellowship in Oncology surgery
- Experience
Membership to Oncology organisations
- Experience
Evidence of collaborative working in Oncology Surgery
- Experience
Service development projects
- 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
Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Job overview
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Paediatric General Surgeon position within the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
The successful applicant will join an established and highly regarded team of Consultant Paediatric General Surgeons who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive surgical care for children. The department delivers neonatal surgery, general paediatric surgery, and a range of subspecialty services, ensuring high-quality care for both local and referred patients throughout the region.
This post has been created as part of the department’s paediatric oncology surgery succession planning strategy, ensuring robust continuity and development of the service over the coming decade. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in paediatric oncology surgery and a commitment to maintaining and advancing this specialist service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of multidisciplinary working, with active participation in oncology multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs), service development initiatives, and quality improvement projects. They will work closely with colleagues across surgical, oncology, radiology, pathology, and allied healthcare disciplines to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
The department has a strong commitment to research, innovation, teaching and training. Applicants should be able to demonstrate the skills and enthusiasm required to contribute to ongoing research activity and support the development of future clinical services within the specialty.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details of this post.
Informal enquiries regarding this post (and to arrange visits to the department) should be addressed to the Lead Consultant: Miss C Skerritt.
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.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Consultant Doctor roles in Weston-super-mare
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Consultant Paediatric General Surgeon with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Paediatric Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (12 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.