Job summaryThis 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 jobSkills 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.
InpatientsThe 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.
OutpatientsThe 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 LabThe 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 usUniversity 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.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience in Cardiology
- Experience in on call at SpR level
Desirable- Previous research experience
- Experience in ACHD
- Experience in TOE
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Effective information technology skills
Desirable- Competence in database handling
- Competence in medical statistics
Qualifications and TrainingEssential- MRCP or equivalent post-graduate degree
- Training in Cardiology to ST5 level or equivalent
- Proficiency in transthoracic echocardiography
Additional and AptitudesEssential- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressBristol Heart Institute
Bristol
BS2 8ED
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