Cardiology Consultant - Imaging and Heart Failure
19 hours ago
Westbury
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology department in Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) as a Consultant with Special Interest in Imaging and Heart Failure.This post is key to delivering Echocardiography, including TOE, and Heart Failure services within Cardiology at Southmead (base hospital) and the Bristol Heart Institute. Expertise in Cardiac MRI are also desirable.With a combined workforce of 28,000 and a budget over 2.1 billion, BFT is delivering a Joint Clinical Strategy aimed at tackling health inequalities, improving outcomes, and delivering better value for patients, staff, and the public.Cardiology care at BFT is delivered in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital and at the Bristol Heart Institute at Bristol Royal Infirmary.The post holder will need to have a CCT in Cardiology with subspecialisation in Echocardiography, TOE and Heart Failure (Cardiac MRI is also desirable) and be well experienced in the in-patient and out-patient management of patients with General Cardiology diagnoses.Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.Main duties of the jobThe individual will work flexibly, across sites to fulfil high professional standards contributing to Departmental, Division and Trust priorities.The postholder will:Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service undertaking the associated administrative dutiesRequired 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.Participate in the Consultant of the Week (COW) rota. Duites include the running of the Coronary Care Unit for the week, responsibility for patients on the general Cardiology ward. COW, a daily ward round on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) to discuss new referrals, and reviewing Cardiology referrals highlighted by the Cardiology Middle Grades.Support the Heart Failure and Echocardiography services at BFT and work closely with the Cardiac Physiology team.Deliver outpatient care through regular clinics at the Southmead site and attend MDT meetings.Provide commitment to maintaining 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.Participate in audit and Division/Specialty meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the role and directed by the Specialty Lead in CardiologyAbout usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:Better outcomes for ourPatientsMore opportunities for our PeopleFairer more consistent care for ourPopulationBest Value for Public PurseOur vision for five years from now:Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.We will contribute to system financial balanceDetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number339-MED7407-LBJob locationsSouthmead HospitalSouthmead RoadWestbury-on-TrymBS10 5NBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.The attached job plan gives an indication of commitments but will be made firm on appointment and may take account of any additional clinical skills which the postholder brings. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.The attached job plan gives an indication of commitments but will be made firm on appointment and may take account of any additional clinical skills which the postholder brings. Person Specification Qualifications & Training EssentialFull and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview. oCESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESRBSE accreditationTOE accreditationDesirableHigher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalentSub-specialty accreditation in CMRI Experience EssentialEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Heart Failure and cardiac imagingAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionDesirableEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Research EssentialKnowledge of the principles involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchDesirableAdditional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhDEvidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Clinical Governance and Audit EssentialUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practiceEvidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme Management & Leadership EssentialEvidence of management training and evidence of learning from itAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDesirableEvidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, communication and team working skills EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written EnglishAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAbility to be a flexible team member Teaching and Training EssentialExperience of teaching medical students and AHP'sExperience of supervising traineesKnowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamDesirableFormal teaching/ education qualificationEducational Supervisor training completed Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes EssentialAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDesirableAdditional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsTrained as a Consultant Appraiser Other EssentialMeets professional health requirementsAgreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Person Specification Qualifications & Training EssentialFull and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview. oCESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESRBSE accreditationTOE accreditationDesirableHigher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalentSub-specialty accreditation in CMRI Experience EssentialEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Heart Failure and cardiac imagingAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionDesirableEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy Research EssentialKnowledge of the principles involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchDesirableAdditional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhDEvidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Clinical Governance and Audit EssentialUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationPositive approach to evidence based practiceEvidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme Management & Leadership EssentialEvidence of management training and evidence of learning from itAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceAbility to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultantAbility to practice independently as a consultantAbility to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadershipAbility to work under pressure and cope with setbacksDesirableEvidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses Interpersonal, communication and team working skills EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written EnglishAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisionsAbility to be a flexible team member Teaching and Training EssentialExperience of teaching medical students and AHP'sExperience of supervising traineesKnowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamDesirableFormal teaching/ education qualificationEducational Supervisor training completed Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes EssentialAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsDesirableAdditional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsTrained as a Consultant Appraiser Other EssentialMeets professional health requirementsAgreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameBristol NHS Foundation Trust AddressSouthmead HospitalSouthmead RoadWestbury-on-TrymBS10 5NBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBristol NHS Foundation Trust AddressSouthmead HospitalSouthmead RoadWestbury-on-TrymBS10 5NBUnited KingdomEmployer's website