Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology department in North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) as a locum Consultant Cardiologist for a period of 6 months. This is a locum post to cover long-term absence within the substantive consultant team. This role is predominantly to provide General Cardiology services but there is also an opportunity for Interventional Cath Lab sessions, depending on the candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to the core cardiology services at NBT including coronary care unit (CCU), ward cover and General Cardiology outpatient work.
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 9 existing substantive cardiologists and 2 locum consultants, as well as 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).
About us
The Department:
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) are high-performing organisations with a track record of successful collaboration and proud histories of providing excellent care and world leading teaching and research. NBT is working in partnership with UHBW to form a Hospital Group, with the two major NHS organisations having a shared ambition: to deliver seamless, high-quality, equitable and sustainable care for every person across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
With a combined workforce of 28,000 and a budget of over £2.1 billion, we are coming together as a Hospital Group to deliver our Joint Clinical Strategy which will help tackle health inequalities, improve outcomes, and deliver better value for patients, staff, and the public.
In Spring 2025, the Cardiology Specialty at NBT is forming a Group Cardiac Service with UHBW, operating as a joined-up service delivered across two Trusts. Cardiac Services will be led by a single leadership team, with UHBW acting as the lead organisation, and site-based leadership in place to support day-to-day operations on all sites. Cardiology care at NBT is delivered in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital and at the Bristol Heart Institute for UHBW.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.
The postholder will 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 discuss new referrals, and review of any Cardiology referrals highlighted by the Cardiology Middle Grades within the Hospital.
The postholder will participate in the regional non-invasive rota, which involves responsibility for treating PPCI cases out of hours at the Bristol Health Institute site for the region.
The postholder will have dedicated Catheter Laboratory sessions in the Brunel Building (Southmead Hospital) and Bristol Heart Institute.
The postholder will deliver outpatient care will be delivered through regular General Cardiology clinics at the NBT site. 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 postholder 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 postholder have an annual appraisal and undergo revalidation as required.
The postholder 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.
The postholder will 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 discuss new referrals, and review of any Cardiology referrals highlighted by the Cardiology Middle Grades within the Hospital.
The postholder will participate in the regional non-invasive rota, which involves responsibility for treating PPCI cases out of hours at the Bristol Health Institute site for the region.
The postholder will have dedicated Catheter Laboratory sessions in the Brunel Building (Southmead Hospital) and Bristol Heart Institute.
The postholder will deliver outpatient care will be delivered through regular General Cardiology clinics at the NBT site. 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 postholder 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 postholder have an annual appraisal and undergo revalidation as required.
The postholder 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.
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
Desirable
- Interventional Fellowship
- Proven expertise in other Cardiology sub-specialties
- BSE accreditation
- Subspecialty accreditation in Interventional Cardiology
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
Desirable
- Interventional Fellowship
- Proven expertise in other Cardiology sub-specialties
- BSE accreditation
- Subspecialty accreditation in Interventional Cardiology
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).
