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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Bristol NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for x4 full time (10 PAs) substantive Consultant General Paediatricians at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust!We are seeking enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic individuals who will enhance our established team of Consultant Paediatricians and contribute to the new SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) Unit. You willtake part in the general workload of the General Paeds department; and play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are looking for colleagues who are driven, but also adaptable, to join our team. Being a great and flexible team-player is essential. Expertise in an area of special interest to complement those already available in the Department is desirable.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is the only dedicated children's hospital in the South West and the region's Paediatric Major Trauma Centre. As part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, you will join a highly regarded organisation committed to clinical excellence, innovation, research, and education.
Bristol offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a vibrant city atmosphere with easy access to the countryside, coast, and South Wales.
Applicants should hold a CCT (or equivalent) in General Paediatrics, be within 12 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview, and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Up-to-date APLS or equivalent is essential.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be an integral part of the General Paediatric service, contributing to the second on call rota. The successful candidate will contribute to SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) both at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and at Weston General Hospital; including providing General Paediatric Medical cover at Weston at weekends.
General Paediatrics provide rapid access clinics and routine general paediatric clinics and the postholder will be expected to deliver these in a variety of locations across the city to allow patients to access healthcare closer to home.
The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the hospital paediatric overnight on-call rota, covering General Paediatrics, Medical HDU and speciality patients.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person speciation for further details of this post.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Sharon Lim Kong, General Paediatrics Clinical co-LeadSharon.limkong@uhbw.nhs.uk Dr Ann Eggers, General Paediatrics Clinical co-LeadAnn.Eggers@uhbw.nhs.uk
About the employer
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.
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