Consultant Cardiologist - Complex Devices & Heart Failure

NHS Jobs; Bristol; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a Consultant Cardiologist specializing in complex devices and heart failure. The role involves patient care, managing the Coronary Care Unit, and outpatient clinics. Successful candidates must have a medical qualification and specialist training in cardiology. Professional development and participation in audits are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex devices and heart failure management.
• Participation in audits and professional development.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within varied teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing care to patients within the cardiac department.
• Oversee running of the Coronary Care Unit.
• Attend MDT meetings and deliver outpatient care.

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist training in Cardiology

Job description

Consultant Cardiologist - Complex Devices & Heart Failure

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 support the pacing services at North Bristol NHS Trust and the Bristol Heart Institute including cross site collaborative work with complex devices. The postholder will have dedicated Catheter Laboratory sessions in the Brunel Building (Southmead Hospital). The postholder will support and work with the cardiac physiologist team in programming and follow up of patients with implantable cardiac devices. The postholder will deliver outpatient care will be delivered through regular clinics at the NBT site and attend MDT meetings. 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.