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Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
The closing date is 20 October 2025 Applications are invited for an up to 7.5 PA substantive consultant post in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our friendly consultant team. The post is based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC). It will expand the clinical complement in respiratory paediatrics to six consultants. This is an exciting progression which will permit subspecialisation and opportunity to develop the individual components of the respiratory service. According to the post holder's experience and interests there are additional areas of the service requiring development, in particular severe asthma. The hospital provides a respiratory service to the children of Bristol, South Gloucestershire & North Somerset and specialised service for children across the South West of England with some supra-regional referrals. We offer a full tertiary paediatric respiratory service with specialist clinics in airway disorders, primary ciliary dyskinesia, severe asthma and long term ventilation. Main duties of the job
The post holder will take a proportionate share in the consultant of the week attending rota in paediatric respiratory medicine, contribute to cystic fibrosis and respiratory clinics, perform bronchoscopy on elective and emergency lists, and share in the sleep diagnostic service. During attending service weeks, the post holder will see the inpatients under the care of the paediatric respiratory medicine team as well as accepting and assessing referrals from other specialty teams within the hospital and from general paediatric teams from throughout the South West. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the second on call weekend rota, involving ward rounds of specialty patients on Saturday and Sunday, and there is a small contribution to the out of hours acute general paediatric consultant rota. Applicants will be required to have specialist registration on GMC register for Paediatric Respiratory Medicine or equivalent or to be within 6 months of CCT in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 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. Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCPCH or equivalent APLS provider or equivalent At least 24 months WTE experience of paediatric respiratory medicine Level 3 safeguarding training Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, or evidence of within six months of award of CCT in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine or equivalent by date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for specialty to start Consultant appointment. Higher academic qualification Experience and training in paediatric severe asthma 6 Months PICU experience APLS/EPALS Instructor Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Previous experience in paediatrics at consultant level 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 Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of paediatric respiratory medicine Understanding of service needs of the local population and specialist care for patients within region Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Competent in flexible bronchoscopy Competent in care of children on long term ventilation Ability to interpret limited sleep studies Broad range of IT skills Experience of interpreting more complex sleep studies Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation Research
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Peer reviewed publications Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of clinical supervision of trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Formal teaching qualification Experience of educational supervision of trainees Management and Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Personal Abilities and Apititudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels 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. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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The closing date is 20 October 2025 Applications are invited for an up to 7.5 PA substantive consultant post in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our friendly consultant team. The post is based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC). It will expand the clinical complement in respiratory paediatrics to six consultants. This is an exciting progression which will permit subspecialisation and opportunity to develop the individual components of the respiratory service. According to the post holder's experience and interests there are additional areas of the service requiring development, in particular severe asthma. The hospital provides a respiratory service to the children of Bristol, South Gloucestershire & North Somerset and specialised service for children across the South West of England with some supra-regional referrals. We offer a full tertiary paediatric respiratory service with specialist clinics in airway disorders, primary ciliary dyskinesia, severe asthma and long term ventilation. Main duties of the job
The post holder will take a proportionate share in the consultant of the week attending rota in paediatric respiratory medicine, contribute to cystic fibrosis and respiratory clinics, perform bronchoscopy on elective and emergency lists, and share in the sleep diagnostic service. During attending service weeks, the post holder will see the inpatients under the care of the paediatric respiratory medicine team as well as accepting and assessing referrals from other specialty teams within the hospital and from general paediatric teams from throughout the South West. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the second on call weekend rota, involving ward rounds of specialty patients on Saturday and Sunday, and there is a small contribution to the out of hours acute general paediatric consultant rota. Applicants will be required to have specialist registration on GMC register for Paediatric Respiratory Medicine or equivalent or to be within 6 months of CCT in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 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. Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCPCH or equivalent APLS provider or equivalent At least 24 months WTE experience of paediatric respiratory medicine Level 3 safeguarding training Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, or evidence of within six months of award of CCT in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine or equivalent by date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for specialty to start Consultant appointment. Higher academic qualification Experience and training in paediatric severe asthma 6 Months PICU experience APLS/EPALS Instructor Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Previous experience in paediatrics at consultant level 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 Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of paediatric respiratory medicine Understanding of service needs of the local population and specialist care for patients within region Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Competent in flexible bronchoscopy Competent in care of children on long term ventilation Ability to interpret limited sleep studies Broad range of IT skills Experience of interpreting more complex sleep studies Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation Research
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Ability to increase the academic profile of the department Peer reviewed publications Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of clinical supervision of trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team Formal teaching qualification Experience of educational supervision of trainees Management and Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Personal Abilities and Apititudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels 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. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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