Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

The directorate of children's cardiac services includes congenital cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology, where the team work closely with the paediatric intensive care and the WATCh transport service for the Southwest and South Wales. We have a close relationship with our colleagues in the division of Specialised Services who provide services for adult cardiology/congenital heart disease ('CHD') patients, and the Division of Diagnostics and Therapeutics which include radiologists with an interest in cardiac imaging. BRHC constitutes the Level 1 CHD centre within the Southwest and South Wales CHD Network, which is supported by a clinical director together with specialist nursing, administrative and managerial support.

There are very close links with the level 2 congenital cardiology service at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. We serve a population of approximately 7 million people. We provide a full range of services for children with congenital heart disease, together with short-term mechanical support (ECMO) where indicated - but excluding long-term mechanical support and transplantation.

Main duties of the job

The Paediatric cardiology department comprises of approximately 11 whole-time equivalent paediatric cardiologists with various interests and specialities. There is a 1:10 on call paediatric cardiology rota. All consultants deliver between four and five 'service weeks' per year. There is an expectation that you will take part in the Regional CHD Network and will provide 'tertiary' clinics in at least one of our referring District Hospitals as well as University Hospital Wales. You will also attend joint cardiac conferences and provide general paediatric cardiology clinics and have a significant role to play in the provision of an outstanding paediatric cardiology service for our patients with congenital heart disease. This a substantive post to start as soon as possible.

This role is for a full-time Paediatric Cardiologist with an interest in management of arrhythmia and inherited cardiac conditions based primarily at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The Clinical Director for Paediatric Cardiac Services is Dr Andrew Tometzki.

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.

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC-7004-MP

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the position

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent preferably in arrhythmias, ICC or genomic medicine, or an intention to complete such a qualification as a consultant

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Cardiology
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Completion of specific training/ fellowship(s) in paediatric arrhythmia management & paediatric Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Desirable

  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

  • Broad range of IT skills Echocardiography accreditation Experience in implantation & removal of loop recorders & drug provocation testing

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
  • Participation in Morbidity and Mortality meetings

Desirable

  • Completion of one or more significant audit project or quality improvement projects

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

  • Experience of teaching medical students.
  • Experience of supervising trainees
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential

  • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from
  • 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
  • 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

  • Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
  • or Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent preferably in arrhythmias, ICC or genomic medicine, or an intention to complete such a qualification as a consultant

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Cardiology
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Completion of specific training/ fellowship(s) in paediatric arrhythmia management & paediatric Inherited Cardiac Conditions

Desirable

  • Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
  • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

  • Broad range of IT skills Echocardiography accreditation Experience in implantation & removal of loop recorders & drug provocation testing

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
  • Participation in Morbidity and Mortality meetings

Desirable

  • Completion of one or more significant audit project or quality improvement projects

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

  • Experience of teaching medical students.
  • Experience of supervising trainees
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential

  • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from
  • 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
  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

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


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Paediatric Cardiac Service

Dr Andrew Tometzki

andrew.tometzki@uhbw.nhs.uk

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-WC-7004-MP

Job locations

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol

BS2 8BJ


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