Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant (TAVI) Structural Fellowship

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a full-time cardiology TAVI/Structural fellow for an ambitious one-year programme. The role involves managing the pre-, peri-, and post-procedural care for TAVI patients, collaboration with specialist valve nurses, and participation in innovative research initiatives. Candidates should have relevant experience and a keen interest in advancing their medical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology, especially related to TAVI.
• Skills in patient care and medical procedures.
• Ability to engage in research and educational programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support pre‑ and post‑procedural care for TAVI patients.
• Participate in departmental research and educational programmes.
• Contribute to live case meetings and team coordination.

Skills

TAVI pre‑, procedural and post‑procedural care

CT assessment and planning

Ultrasound‑guided vascular puncture

Research and publication

Team coordination

Job description

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. Four 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 MitraClip, PFO/ASD closure and paravalvular leak closure; 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.

Education

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 the TAVI pathway, including MDT and 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
• Acting as a role model for senior as well as more junior colleagues
• Understanding and supporting the vision and values of the Trust
• Providing a role model for clinical leaders and supporting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

About the Trust

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, so 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 well‑being of all patients and staff.