Job summary
Applications are invited for a permanent post of Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with an interest in mitral valve surgery at the Bristol Heart Institute. We are looking for an experienced and outstanding individual to join our existing team.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol, a vibrant and culturally diverse city named the most sustainable city in the UK in 2021 and awarded the European Green Capital Award in 2015. Our staff offer over 100 different clinical services across10 different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond. We are one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts with an annual income of over £500 million. The Bristol Heart Institute was opened in 2009 and it delivers 1200-1300 adult cardiac operations on an annual basis. You will be joining an outstanding and dynamic team of surgeons with an international clinical and academic reputation. Our centre specialises in the whole range of adult cardiac surgery with the exception of transplantation and ventricular assist devices. There are 4 fully equipped modern cardiac surgery theatres, of which one is hybrid (shared with Cardiology). Critical care support is provided within a modern 24 bedded Critical Care area staffed by dedicated cardiac intensive care specialists.
Main duties of the job
This post will offer excellent clinical, teaching, governance and research facilities with possibilities to contribute and/or lead to develop/consolidate our surgical service in mitral and general adult cardiac surgery to the highest level. An interest in minimally invasive surgery is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must have GMC registration, possess FRCS (CTh-UK) or equivalent having completed a higher surgical training programme in Cardiothoracic Surgery and show a robust log book evidenc of their surgical experience so far.
Shortlisting details and interview arrangements will be communicated via email therefore please ensure you check your email account regularly following the closing date. Interviews will be held on the 15th of April 2024.
For an informal discussion please contact either Mr Hunaid Vohra, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (Cardiac Surgery Lead) (Email:hunaid.vohra@uhbw.nhs.uk) or Professor Raimondo Ascione, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (Email: R.Ascione@bristol.ac.uk or Mr Franco Ciulli, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon - Franco.Ciulli@uhbw.nhs.uk
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
For further details about the job and the person specification please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details about the job and the person specification please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification, e.g. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the UK health system
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the speciality of adult cardiac surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients without direct supervision
- Training to consultant level with independent operator experience in cardiac surgery with a validated portfolio of operations and risk stratified outcomes
Desirable
- Special interest and expertise in open, minimally invasive mitral surgery and percutaneous mitral therapies compatible with those of the existing Consultants in the Department
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in, and willingness to continue teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates and other non-medical professionals with evidence of effectiveness.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop trainee medical staff.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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
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
- Experience in organising audit
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification, e.g. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the UK health system
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the speciality of adult cardiac surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients without direct supervision
- Training to consultant level with independent operator experience in cardiac surgery with a validated portfolio of operations and risk stratified outcomes
Desirable
- Special interest and expertise in open, minimally invasive mitral surgery and percutaneous mitral therapies compatible with those of the existing Consultants in the Department
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in, and willingness to continue teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates and other non-medical professionals with evidence of effectiveness.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop trainee medical staff.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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
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
- Experience in organising audit
- Inquiring and critical approach to work
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
