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Job overview

HEART FAILURE CARDIOLOGIST

A Consultant Cardiologist, with a specific interest in Heart Failure and Pacing, is required for substantive appointment at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new post to meet increasing demand and ensure delivery of safe, effective, high quality and timely care for the growing number of patients with heart failure alongside the need for complex cardiac device implantation and follow up. The post will also provide support to core cardiology services including ward round cover to support patient flow and decision-making, clinics and take part in the non-invasive on-call rota.

The Bristol and Weston areas offer great access to high quality schooling and recreational facilities with easy access to the whole of the South West.

Applicants should have MRCP (UK) or equivalent and be on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register or be within 6 months of their CCT date at interview.

Interviews will be held on the 7th of May 2024.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post to further enhance the care of patients with heart failure at the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join the existing two heart failure consultant cardiologists and heart failure specialist nurses in outreach services to the acute medical team in the Bristol Royal Infirmary, reviewing patients with heart failure and heart muscle disease in the Bristol Heart Institute and supporting the Sirona Community Heart Failure service. The post will also involve 2 sessions of pacing and one session supporting the device clinic with heart failure management.

 

The post is whole-time (10PA) with full range of general cardiology duties and clinical sessions in all aspects of heart failure and pacing.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position.

Person specificationQualifications & TrainingEssential criteriaMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualificationEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the followingExperienced in implantation and follow up of complex cardiac devicesExperience in advanced heart failure managementa. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)Desirable criteriaAdditional Postgraduate qualification, e.g. MD/PhDExperienceEssential criteriaEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in CardiologyAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionExtensive training in all aspects of echocardiographyDesirable criteriaEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy.Fellowship / research related to heart failure and/or devices.Clinical Knowledge and skillsEssential criteriaUp to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialtyKnowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialtyClinical Governance and AuditEssential criteriaUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationResearchEssential criteriaKnowledge of the principles involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchDesirable criteriaAbility to increase the academic profile of the department.Evidence of peer review research papersTeaching and TrainingEssential criteriaExperience of teaching medical students.Experience of supervising trainees.Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamDesirable criteriaFormal teaching qualificationManagement & LeadershipEssential criteriaEvidence of management training and evidence of learning from itAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDesirable criteriaDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresManagement experienceAdditional postgraduate qualification in business / managementInterpersonal, communication and team working skillsEssential criteriaAbility 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 queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAbility 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 divisionsAbility to be a flexible team memberAny other Personal Abilities and AptitudesEssential criteriaAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDemonstrates the 4 Trust valuesMeets professional health requirementsWillingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the roleDesirable criteriaAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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