Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month locum Consultant Cardiologist, with interests in Complex Devices/Heart Failure to join the existing ten Cardiologists at North Bristol NHS Trust. This post is a key appointment for the delivery of complex device services in the Cardiology Specialty at North Bristol NHS Trust and will complement the significant recent expansion of the North Bristol NHS Trust Heart Failure Service.
Main duties of the job
Applications are welcomed from an enthusiastic and dynamic Cardiologist with sub-specialty interest in Complex Device implantation/Heart Failure to develop services locally. The post-holder will undertake ward work, taking part in the management of acute cardiac admissions, out-patient clinics and pacing lab sessions. There will be a requirement for some flexibility in working pattern. The Cardiology on-call rota is 1:10 with no commitment to the GIM take.
About us
Additional staff within the Specialty include a Specialist Registrar, three Clinical Fellows, two IMT doctors, two F2 doctors and three F1 doctors who support the Cardiology Ward of 33 beds including eight high dependency Cardiac Care Unit beds. We anticipate an increased demand for cardiac resynchronisation and ICD devices as part of the expanded Heart Failure Service.
The Cardiology Department has a fully equipped Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory carrying out diagnostic coronary angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, CRT-D/CRT-P, brady-pacing and ICD's with an active plan to develop the pacing room into a fully functioning Cath Lab.
Experience in subcutaneous ICD implantation, His-bundle and LBBB pacing would be supported.
The NBT Cardiology team value team working, peer support and training with specialty meetings held regularly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and draft job plan for more detailed information on the role.
Additionally, applicants are invited to contact Dr. Shahid Aziz, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead via his secretary Georgina Lea on 0117 414 6365 or via e-mail: Shahid.Aziz@nbt.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and draft job plan for more detailed information on the role.
Additionally, applicants are invited to contact Dr. Shahid Aziz, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead via his secretary Georgina Lea on 0117 414 6365 or via e-mail: Shahid.Aziz@nbt.nhs.uk.
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).
