Job summary
Consultant in General Paediatrics with a Special Interest in Eating Disorders
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC)

Are you a passionate General Paediatrician looking to develop your career within a dynamic, innovative, and supportive children's hospital? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant to join our thriving General Paediatrics team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, one of the UK's leading specialist children's hospitals.

BRHC 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.

Main duties of the job
This 10 PA substantive post will support the delivery of inpatient and outpatient General Paediatric and Eating Disorders services. We are seeking a clinician with a strong interest in Paediatric Eating Disorders who is passionate about providing high-quality care for children and young people.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and 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 the South West has 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 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.

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-WC8642-MP
Job locations: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion, please contact:

• Dr Neky Sargant, Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for Eating Disorders Nwanneka.Sargant@uhbw.nhs.uk
• Dr Sharon Lim Kong, General Paediatrics Clinical Lead Sharon.limkong@uhbw.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within 12 months of interview
• APLS Certified

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in general paediatrics, and safeguarding
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Experience of working with CYP with Eating Disorders

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of general paediatrics, and safeguarding children and young people
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Skills in acute paediatric assessment and management, and delivery of outpatient general paediatric care
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential

• 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
• Willingness to undertake quality improvement projects
• Ability and willingness to develop and write guidelines

Management & Leadership
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

• 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
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

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: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, BS2 8EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Neky Sargant,
Nwanneka.Sargant@uhbw.nhs.uk

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).