Locum Paediatric Cardiologist with interest in cardiac intervention - University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Paediatric Cardiologist with interest in cardiac intervention

Main area: Paediatric
Grade: Locum Consultant
Contract: 9 months (Fixed term - Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 387-WC-7132-DH

Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town: Bristol
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/10/2024 23:59

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

The directorate of children’s cardiac services includes congenital cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology, where the team works 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 includes 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 approximately 11 whole-time equivalent paediatric cardiologists with various interests and specialities. There is a 1:10 on-call paediatric cardiology rota and a 1:3 paediatric cardiology intervention 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. 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 role is for a 9-month full-time Paediatric Cardiologist with sub-speciality interest in Cardiac Intervention based primarily at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The Clinical Director for Paediatric Cardiac Services is Dr Timothy Murphy, the clinical lead for Paediatric Cardiology is Dr Patricia Caldas, and the lead for Paediatric Cardiac intervention is Dr Demetris Taliotis.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Training and Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric cardiology and cardiac intervention
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• 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

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance, Audit

• 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 thereof

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer-reviewed research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students.
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification
• 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
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills

• 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

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.