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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Grade Doctor to join the Bristol Heart Institute. It is envisaged that the post-holder will principally manage the patients on the ward, assisting and co-ordinating the care of acutely unwell patients and also facilitating patient flow. Supporting and training of junior medical staff and close working with the consultant body is also anticipated. The post holder will also attend the outpatient clinic and see general cardiology patients. There is also opportunity to develop or continue to pursue a specialist interest such as echocardiography or pacing, although other areas of interest could be considered.

Applicants should hold MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification and should be on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register, and have at least one year of NHS experience.

Main duties of the job

The post is whole-time (10 PA) and in accordance with Trust policy for SAS appointments, a minimum of 1PA will be available for supporting professional activities. 

We are looking for dynamic individuals who want to join our team. The post-holder will be provided with an adequately equipped office, including information technology facilities and will have secretarial and administrative support.

The contract will be held with the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.  The post-holder will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Division and the Trust.

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

For a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description.

Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaExperience working within Cardiology1 year UK healthcare experienceQualifications and TrainingEssential criteriaMRCP or equivalent medical qualificationEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment4 years or more full time post graduate experience in Cardiology (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)Applicant’s knowledge is up to date and fit to practice safelyMeets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical practice)Eligibility to work in the UKDesirable criteriaEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other specialists in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategySkills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate and enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleaguesApplicants have scores in the academic international English language testing system (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC speciality training programmesRelevant speciality clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the jobClinical judgementEssential criteriaExperience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.Practical skills show aptitude for practical skills required in the jobProven ability to work effectively in clinical settings required in the job.Other Skills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaDemonstrates awareness of good decision making.Aware of own limitations Track Record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errorsAudit: Evidence of active participation in audit.Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job, experience of teaching medical students, experience of supervising trainees.Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others perspectivesWorks in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient, Practice shared decision makingDirects and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision makingTeam working – demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrates leadership when appropriate.Capacity to work effectively in multi professional teams.Coping with pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure.Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstancesProblem solving & decision making – capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.Organisations & Planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work.Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline.Understands importance of information technology.Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers

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.

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