Consultant Cardiologist with Special Interest in Coronary Intervention

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiology department in North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) as a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist. The postholder will also have Cath Lab sessions at the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI) and contribute to the regional Primary PCI rota. 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. 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.

Main duties of the job This post is a key appointment for the delivery of Cardiology services at North Bristol NHS Trust (base hospital) and interventional and Primary PCI services at the Bristol Heart Institute. The post holder will need to have a CCT in Cardiology with subspecialisation in intervention and be well experienced in the in-patient and out-patient management of patients with General Cardiology diagnoses. There is a shared commitment to a 1 in 10 Cardiology Consultant of the week service at Southmead Hospital (i.e. less than 1 in 10), a 1:14.5 commitment to the Primary PCI rota and dedicated interventional sessions at the Bristol Heart Institute. The individual will be required to work flexibly to fulfil high professional standards and contribute to Departmental, Division and Trust priorities. 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. Please note, the job description for this role is pending approval from the Royal College of Physicians.

Working for our organisation With a combined workforce of 28,000 and a budget over £2.1 billion, we are coming together as a Hospital Group to deliver our Joint Clinical Strategy to tackle health inequalities, improve outcomes, and deliver better value for patients, staff and the public. North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the South West and one of the largest in the country. Last year we treated over 100,000 inpatients, 35,000 outpatients, 90,000 emergency department patients and helped deliver 6,000+ babies. We employ 9,500+ staff, have approximately 1,050 inpatient beds and income in excess of £540 million. The Trust provides Medical, Surgical, Neonatal and Maternity Care for its local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Also providing regional services in Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Renal Medicine and Transplant and Urology and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country. The health service in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire is being remodeled to focus on acute facilities and provide more care close to patient homes via a network of community hospitals and facilities. The Trust recently moved most of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the best hospital facilities in Europe, on the Southmead Hospital Site. At Southmead, we also have our excellent maternity and women’s health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Severn Pathology service.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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. 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 criteria 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 criteria Higher Academic Qualification (eg, MD or MS) Training and Experience Essential criteria 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 criteria Interventional Fellowship Proven expertise in other Cardiology sub-specialties BSE accreditation Further Training, Management and Audit Essential criteria 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 criteria Completion of a general management course or programme Research, Training and Publications Essential criteria 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 criteria 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 criteria 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