Senior Clinical Fellow in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

This 12 month (extendable) ACHD Clinical Fellow post in Cardiology is available at the Bristol Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, which is a specialised centre for adults with congenital heart disease within the Bristol Heart Institute (BHI). The BHI provides secondary and tertiary cardiac services in a purpose-built environment. We have 3 cardiology wards, 5 dedicated catheterisation labs, a full range of imaging facilities and full cardiac surgical programme. We provide congenital heart services for approximately 6 million people throughout the south-west of England with additional interventional services for south Wales.

Our team consists of 5 full-time ACHD Consultant Cardiologists and an additional Congenital Cardiologist with a mixed paediatric and adult practice. We have 4 congenital cardiac surgeons, a further 8 paediatric cardiologists, 4 specialist ACHD nurses, an MDT co-ordinator and full admin support. The unit is closely linked with adult cardiac services and the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. This post is a nationally recognised post for subspecialty training in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). It is suitable for an existing specialty registrar who has completed ST3-ST5 cardiology training who wishes to specialize in the care of adult patients with congenital heart disease, or for an interested fellow with experience with cardiology care at registrar level and at least basic skills with echocardiography.

Main duties of the job

Skills in basic cardiac catheterisation are advantageous and in echocardiography are expected. Skills in transoesophageal echocardiography would be advantageous. There is work opportunity in the cath lab, in obstetric cardiology, in imaging and on the general cardiology specialty trainee on call rota. There are excellent opportunities for training and research.

Inpatients
The fellow would be expected to supervise the care of the cardiology inpatients on a rotational basis. There are 2 ward specialty doctors, 3 F1 doctors, 3 ST 1& 2 trainees and clinical fellows who the post-holder would be expected to oversee. There is a daily board round which rotates around the registrars and regular ward rounds.

Outpatients
The trainee would be expected to carry out 2-3 clinics a week under the supervision of a consultant cardiologist, seeing patients with a spectrum of ACHD pathologies.

Cath Lab
The trainee would be expected to receive training in diagnostic congenital catheterisation and periprocedural transoesophageal echocardiography. Depending on the skills and interests of the successful candidate, more complex advanced training may be possible.

About us

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. 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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience in Cardiology
• Experience in on call at SpR level

Desirable

• Previous research experience
• Experience in ACHD
• Experience in TOE

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective information technology skills

Desirable

• Competence in database handling
• Competence in medical statistics

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MRCP or equivalent post-graduate degree
• Training in Cardiology to ST5 level or equivalent
• Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiography

Additional and Aptitudes
Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative