Job summary Care of the Elderly Consultant - specialising in Front Door Frailty and Orthogeriatrics University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust (UHBW) are looking to expand the talented Medicine for Older People teams on both sites to drive an ambitious future vision for Orthogeriatrics and Frailty at both the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital. The post holder will support the care of complex, frail older people through our front door frailty service and Orthogeriatric service on our Medicine for Older People wards on both sites, Silver Trauma Unit and T&O wards at the BRI; They will join a team of consultants well supported by a highly qualified multiprofessional team. They will contribute to the supervision of our resident doctors, teaching to undergraduate medical students and welcoming professional visitors to our team. What's in it for you? Apart from getting to work within a talented multidisciplinary across both sites:o Paid specialist interest development timeo Opportunity to be part of service developmentThe post is advertised as a 10 PA job plan. Candidates wishing to be considered for a position with less than full-time working are encouraged. Interview Date: 25 July 2025 Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be working alongside an established multidisciplinary team of 10 consultants,; and 1 Orthogeriartic Specialist doctor at BRI site, six consultants and one Care of the Elderly Specialist doctor on the WGH site. The post will be spilt across Weston General Hospital supporting the Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU) at the beginning of the week with the later half of the week supporting the Orthogeri's team on the Silver Trauma Unit at the BRI and with optional Bone Health clinics. Future developments may include working in new Frailty SDEC Units on both sites and supporting WGH to develop their Orthogeriatric services The department has close links with the University of Bristol for those that are interested in education or research. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-M-5225MP Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital Bristol BS1 2BJ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. If you would like further information please contact: Dr Rachel Bradley, Consultant, Clinical Lead for Medicine for Older People BRI and Dr Emma Stratton, Consultant, Clinical Lead for Medicine for Older People WGH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. If you would like further information please contact: Dr Rachel Bradley, Consultant, Clinical Lead for Medicine for Older People BRI and Dr Emma Stratton, Consultant, Clinical Lead for Medicine for Older People WGH Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Desirable Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Educational Supervisor accreditation Advanced communication skills training Good Clinical Practice training Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medicine for older people Able to take full responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and support others to flourish Ability to respond sensitively to the individual needs of patients and to the needs of carers, relatives and friends Evidence of developing a special interest in Orthogeriatrics and Frailty services Desirable Ability to lead clinical care across professional and organisational boundaries Evidence of special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Experience of drafting or contributing to multi-professional/multiagency clinical guidelines or care pathways Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies An understanding of and a proven ability to apply research findings to individual patients or populations of patients Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement with evidence of participation An understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning and evidence of participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme. Desirable Demonstrate experience as lead for clinical governance Lead for improvement initiative at local or regional level Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Interest in clinical research and an ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Proven participation in clinical research Publications in peer reviewed journals Experience in supervising undergraduate/postgraduate research projects Experience of patient and public involvement in service co-design Teaching and Training Essential Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and academic setting Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduate medical staff Experience of supervising trainees Ability and commitment to teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching qualification Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating undergraduate/postgraduate training Ability to teach advanced communication skills Management and Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional teams and be able to work effectively within such teams Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Desirable Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Experience working at system level and working with colleagues across health and care settings Experience and ability to lead a team effectively thorough change Ability to support advanced practitioners from other professional groups develop new skills Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential Excellent ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues 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 multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member and be skilled at encouraging and giving feedback Desirable Experience working at system-level and working with colleagues across health and care settings Behaviours and values Essential Be able to demonstrate a commitment to the four Trust values Reflect Trust values through examples in clinical practice Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Desirable Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent Educational Supervisor accreditation Advanced communication skills training Good Clinical Practice training Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medicine for older people Able to take full responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and support others to flourish Ability to respond sensitively to the individual needs of patients and to the needs of carers, relatives and friends Evidence of developing a special interest in Orthogeriatrics and Frailty services Desirable Ability to lead clinical care across professional and organisational boundaries Evidence of special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Experience of drafting or contributing to multi-professional/multiagency clinical guidelines or care pathways Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload Broad range of IT skills Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies An understanding of and a proven ability to apply research findings to individual patients or populations of patients Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement with evidence of participation An understanding of the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning and evidence of participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme. Desirable Demonstrate experience as lead for clinical governance Lead for improvement initiative at local or regional level Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Interest in clinical research and an ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Proven participation in clinical research Publications in peer reviewed journals Experience in supervising undergraduate/postgraduate research projects Experience of patient and public involvement in service co-design Teaching and Training Essential Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and academic setting Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduate medical staff Experience of supervising trainees Ability and commitment to teaching to a multidisciplinary team Desirable Formal teaching qualification Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating undergraduate/postgraduate training Ability to teach advanced communication skills Management and Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional teams and be able to work effectively within such teams Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Desirable Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Experience working at system level and working with colleagues across health and care settings Experience and ability to lead a team effectively thorough change Ability to support advanced practitioners from other professional groups develop new skills Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential Excellent ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues 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 multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member and be skilled at encouraging and giving feedback Desirable Experience working at system-level and working with colleagues across health and care settings Behaviours and values Essential Be able to demonstrate a commitment to the four Trust values Reflect Trust values through examples in clinical practice 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital Bristol BS1 2BJ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)