About this role
Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric CardiologyWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist to join our expanding and highly motivated team. This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a high-quality, patient-centred paediatric cardiology service across both tertiary and regional settings.The successful candidate will deliver a broad range of clinical activity, including outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient care, participation in service weeks, and on-call provision, alongside active involvement in multidisciplinary team (MDT) working. The role will also support the delivery of peripheral clinics, ensuring equitable access to specialist cardiology services across the region.You will join a supportive and collaborative consultant body, with opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching, and research. We are particularly keen to appoint individuals who are forward-thinking and committed to innovation, service sustainability, and improving patient outcomes.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to play a key role in shaping the future of paediatric cardiology services within a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of the paediatric cardiology service. This includes the care of inpatients within the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children ('BRHC') and on the neonatal unit situated on the St Michael's Hospital site.
The post-holder will have a key role to play in the team of cardiologists lead by Clinical Director, Mr Shafi Mussa and Clinical Lead, Dr Patricia Caldas and will provide:
Attendance at Joint Cardiac Conference (JCC) twice weekly
Attendance at Grand Round with the paediatric cardiology team
'On service' cardiologist -short-term responsibility (for one week at a time) for all cardiac inpatients and will consult with the patient's designated cardiologist/cardiac surgeon as appropriate.
On call evening and weekend service as part of a rota
Regular paediatric cardiology clinics at BRHC
Attendance at relevant MDMs
Attendance and participation at Cardiac Governance and Business meetings.
Outpatient sessions at tertiary peripheral clinic/clinics
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 description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Fully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Paediatric Cardiology to start Consultant appointment.
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Cardiology
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Accreditation in Congenital Echocardiography Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Recent record of clinical governance, audit, or quality improvement project Positive approach to evidence-based practice. Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research Essential
Knowledge of the principals involved in research. Evidence of participation and contribution in clinical research Evidence of peer review research papers and presentations/ posters at academic meetings
Desirable
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification Training in providing feedback, supervising and supporting trainees
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
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience Evidence of experience in setting up a new service or improving an existing one, by encouraging collaboration and engagement of a multi-disciplinary team
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
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Other Essential
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements. Willingness to travel to and work in other 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)