Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology department in North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) as a locum Consultant Interventional Cardiologist for a period of 12 months. This is a new locum post to meet the increasing demand of our service and to ensure we deliver an outstanding patient experience. It is expected that a substantive consultant post will be advertised later this year.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have catheter laboratory sessions at both NBT and the Bristol Heart Institute Tertiary Cardio-thoracic centre (BHI). The post-holder will take part in the Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention service and contribute to the core cardiology services at NBT including coronary care unit (CCU) and ward cover.
The applicant 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. The post is whole-time (10PA) and there will be a requirement for some flexibility in working pattern.
The successful applicant will join the 10 existing cardiologists and a team of enthusiastic allied health professionals, providing a full range of cardiology services.
The Cardiology Department at NBT has a fully equipped Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory which is recently refurbished. The brand-new Philips X-Ray system has co-registration features using integrated IVUS and iFR. The Cath Lab routinely performs diagnostic coronary angiography, simple and complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Brady-pacing and complex devices. The Cath Lab also has full range of intra-vascular imaging including IVUS, OCT, intravascular physiology assessment (iFR and FFR), and calcium modification devices (intravascular lithotripsy and cutting balloon). Interventional Cardiologists at NBT undertake both daytime and on-call PPCI work at BHI. There is a good working relationship across both sites.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the South West region and one of the largest trusts in the country. Last year the Trust treated over 100,000 inpatients, over 35,000 outpatients, 90,000 emergency department patients and helped deliver over 6,000 babies. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1,050 inpatient beds and income in excess of £540 million.
The Trust provides Medical, Surgical, Neonatal and Maternity Care for its local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The Trust also provides regional services in Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Renal Medicine and Transplant and Urology and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country.
The health service in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire is being remodeled to concentrate on acute facilities and where appropriate to provide more care close to patient homes through a network community hospitals and facilities. The Trust recently moved the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, regarded as one of the best hospital facilities in Europe, on the Southmead Hospital Site. At Southmead Hospital, we also have our excellent maternity and women's health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Trust's Severn Pathology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and in liaison with Consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post-holder is absent.
The post-holder will help to develop the Interventional Cardiology services at North Bristol NHS Trust and will also provide support to the Bristol Primary PCI service.
There are dedicated weekday Catheter Laboratory sessions at both Brunel and at the BHI.
Outpatient care will be delivered through regular general clinics in Brunel, The standard clinic template will apply, with 30 minutes for new appointments and 20 minutes for follow-up appointments. On commencement of duties, there may be a higher number of new appointments, and this will change as the demand for follow-up capacity increases.
There will be an expectation that the post-holder provides commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses, and completion of diaries for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is essential. Also essential is that the post-holder have an annual appraisal and undergo revalidation as required.
The post-holder will also participate in the Consultant of the Week (COW) rota. This entails the running of the Coronary Care Unit for the week, as well as responsibility for patients on the general Cardiology ward. COW duties also involve a daily ward round on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) to see new referrals, and review of any Cardiology referrals highlighted by the Middle Grades within the Hospital.
The post-holder will be required to participate in audit and Division/Specialty meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the role and directed by the Specialty Lead in Cardiology.
Cover of colleagues absent on leave (prospective cover) will be required.
Management Duties
The post-holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services, resource management and the preparation of business plans.
Consultants are required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients without undue delay.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students
The post-holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the post-holder may be required to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate education. If the post-holder takes on a formal education or clinical supervisor role, this will result in additional paid SPA time (over the standard 1.5 PAs).
Study and Research
The post-holder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3 year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The post-holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
The post-holder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research projects, however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to undertake and develop collaborative projects with other departments within the Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
Audit
The post-holder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an Audit Department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and in liaison with Consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post-holder is absent.
The post-holder will help to develop the Interventional Cardiology services at North Bristol NHS Trust and will also provide support to the Bristol Primary PCI service.
There are dedicated weekday Catheter Laboratory sessions at both Brunel and at the BHI.
Outpatient care will be delivered through regular general clinics in Brunel, The standard clinic template will apply, with 30 minutes for new appointments and 20 minutes for follow-up appointments. On commencement of duties, there may be a higher number of new appointments, and this will change as the demand for follow-up capacity increases.
There will be an expectation that the post-holder provides commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses, and completion of diaries for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is essential. Also essential is that the post-holder have an annual appraisal and undergo revalidation as required.
The post-holder will also participate in the Consultant of the Week (COW) rota. This entails the running of the Coronary Care Unit for the week, as well as responsibility for patients on the general Cardiology ward. COW duties also involve a daily ward round on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) to see new referrals, and review of any Cardiology referrals highlighted by the Middle Grades within the Hospital.
The post-holder will be required to participate in audit and Division/Specialty meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the role and directed by the Specialty Lead in Cardiology.
Cover of colleagues absent on leave (prospective cover) will be required.
Management Duties
The post-holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services, resource management and the preparation of business plans.
Consultants are required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients without undue delay.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students
The post-holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the post-holder may be required to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate education. If the post-holder takes on a formal education or clinical supervisor role, this will result in additional paid SPA time (over the standard 1.5 PAs).
Study and Research
The post-holder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3 year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The post-holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
The post-holder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research projects, however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to undertake and develop collaborative projects with other departments within the Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
Audit
The post-holder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an Audit Department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain full registration with the GMC;
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Must have CCT in Cardiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
Desirable
- Higher Academic Qualification (eg, MD or MS)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical/medical training
- 5 years as an SpR in an approved training post - part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
- Subspecialty accreditation in Interventional Cardiology
Desirable
- Interventional Fellowship
- Proven expertise in other Cardiology sub-specialties
- BSE accreditation
Further Training, Management and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which the NHS and Cardiology operate
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research, Training and Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduate and postgraduate grades
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Willingness to undertake further research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements (eg, Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger Specialty and Divisional team. To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
- Excellent written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels - verbally and in writing
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain full registration with the GMC;
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Must have CCT in Cardiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
Desirable
- Higher Academic Qualification (eg, MD or MS)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Minimum of 10 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical/medical training
- 5 years as an SpR in an approved training post - part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
- Subspecialty accreditation in Interventional Cardiology
Desirable
- Interventional Fellowship
- Proven expertise in other Cardiology sub-specialties
- BSE accreditation
Further Training, Management and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Knowledge of political context within which the NHS and Cardiology operate
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme
Research, Training and Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduate and postgraduate grades
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Willingness to undertake further research
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Personal Requirements (eg, Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger Specialty and Divisional team. To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
- Excellent written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels - verbally and in writing
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
