Paediatric Cardiologist with Interest in Cardiac Intervention (Consultant) - Paediatric - Unive[...]

Paediatric Cardiologist with Interest in Cardiac InterventionConsultant
Main area
Paediatric
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
387-WC-#####-MP
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Town
Bristol
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/05#####4 23:59
Interview date
17/0#####24
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 work 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 include radiologists with an interest in cardiac imaging. BRHC constitutes the Level 1 CHD centre within the South West 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 of 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 a substantive post to start as soon as possible.
This role is for a 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 Andrew Tometzki and the lead for Paediatric Cardiac intervention is Dr Demetris Taliotis. Working for our organisationUniversity 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. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Interviews will be held on 17th Ju#####024 Person specificationQualificationsFull and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)Eligible for specialist registration within approximately six months of interview (for example after submission of CESR documentation)Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of being within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interviewHigher academic qualificationTraining and ExperienceEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric cardiology and cardiac interventionAble to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervisionEvidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategyClinical Knowledge and SkillsUp to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialtyKnowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialtyBroad range of IT skillsClinical Governance, AuditUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation, including submission of quality/performance data to national audit programmesPositive approach to evidence-based practiceParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence thereofResearchKnowledge of the principles involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchEvidence of peer-reviewed research papersAbility to increase the academic profile of the departmentTeaching and TrainingExperience of teaching medical students.Experience of supervising trainees.Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary teamFormal teaching qualificationEvidence 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 setbacksDemonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresInterpersonal, Communication and Team Working SkillsAbility 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 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 memberAny other Personal Abilities and AptitudesAbility to adapt and respond to changing circumstancesAwareness of personal limitationsAbility to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsOtherDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of the 4 Trust valuesMeets professional health requirementsWillingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the roleWe hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.IMPORTANT:Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person SpecificationOnly those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Or#####1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Dr Andrew Tometzki
Job title
Clinical Director for Paediatric Cardiology
Email address
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Additional information
OrDr Demetris Taliotis - Lead for Cardiac Intervention
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