Structural Fellow

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in the UK is seeking a full-time cardiology TAVI/Structural fellow for a one-year position. The role involves pre, peri, and post-procedural care of patients, with opportunities for research and education. Candidates must have a medical degree, fluency in English, and the ability to work as part of a team. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting health for all staff and patients.

Benefits

Support for career development

Health and wellbeing support

Participation in national conferences

Qualifications

• Fluent in English to an appropriate standard, assessed at interview.
• Experience in cardiology or relevant specialization.
• Commitment to supporting research activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre, peri, and post-procedural care for patients undergoing TAVI.
• Coordinate medical expertise of the TAVI pathway.
• Participate in departmental research and educational programs.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Research skills

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this., We seek to appoint a full-time cardiology TAVI/Structural fellow for 1 year. The Bristol Heart Institute has been performing TAVI since 2008 and currently performs around 400 cases per annum. 4 specialist valve nurses support the running of the structural programme and the fellow will be expected to work closely with them in the pre, peri and post procedural care of patients. In addition to TAVI there is a comprehensive structural programme including mitra clip, PFO/ASD closure and paravalvar leak closure and depending on time commitments there may be opportunities to be involved in these cases. The fellow can expect to become competent in all aspects of TAVI pre, procedural and post procedural care including CT assessment and planning, outpatient & MDT review, ultrasound guided vascular puncture, valve deployment, percutaneous vascular closure (proglide, prostar, manta) and post procedural care. In addition to excellent clinical and procedural training all fellows are expected to participate in departmental research and educational programmes, present at national and international conferences, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. Research: It is expected that the successful applicant will support active structural research studies working closely with our research team to identify and enrol appropriate patients. There will be numerous opportunities to initiate and develop research streams and to publish. Educational: To contribute to live case meetings once the new AV system is installed Administration: The successful candidate will be expected to participate in:

• Coordination of medical expertise of TAVI pathway, including MDT, image interpretation
• Team player, able to develop a culture that values colleagues and Specialist Valve nurses which enables them to engage in problem solving and decision making
• Acts as a role model for senior as well as more junior colleagues
• Understands and supports the vision and values of the Trust
• Provides a role model for clinical leaders, 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.

Additional information

• 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.
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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