About this role
Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology with Subspecialty Interest in Electrophysiology
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and forward-thinking Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist with a subspecialty interest in Electrophysiology (EP) to join our growing service. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen and further develop our electrophysiology provision alongside delivering high-quality general paediatric cardiology care.
You will join a committed and supportive multidisciplinary team with strong links across the network, providing an excellent platform for both clinical leadership and service expansion in this important subspecialty area.
We are looking for a candidate with the vision and expertise to help shape and grow the inherited cardiac conditions service while contributing fully to the wider paediatric cardiology service.
Main duties of the job
TThe successful candidate will contribute to the full range of paediatric cardiology activities, including outpatient clinics, inpatient care, service weeks, on-call rota participation, and MDT working, while also supporting and enhancing the electrophysiology service. This will include involvement in the assessment and management of arrhythmias, development of EP pathways, and collaboration with regional and tertiary partners.The role includes delivery of peripheral clinics, supporting access to specialist care across the wider network, alongside opportunities to lead on service development, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives within electrophysiology.
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 attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances the interview will be face-to-face
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Full Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or willingness to complete GMC registration through GMC sponsorship scheme Or Achievement of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric Cardiology, or evidence of being within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Or Eligible for specialist registration in Paediatric Cardiology within approximately six months of interview (please note, this does not apply to CESR applications)
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Cardiology
Desirable
Any specialist EP training - recognised EP fellowship or equivalent experience
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Accreditation in Congenital Echocardiography
Desirable
Experience in implantation & removal of loop recorders & drug provocation testing 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)