Fixed Term Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
| Posting date: | 21 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £99,532.00 to £131,964.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £99532.00 - £131964.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9339-24-0625 |
Summary
Clinical Duties The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and in liaison with Consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post-holder is absent. The post-holder will help to develop the Interventional Cardiology services at North Bristol NHS Trust and will also provide support to the Bristol Primary PCI service. There are dedicated weekday Catheter Laboratory sessions at both Brunel and at the BHI. Outpatient care will be delivered through regular general clinics in Brunel, The standard clinic template will apply, with 30 minutes for new appointments and 20 minutes for follow-up appointments. On commencement of duties, there may be a higher number of new appointments, and this will change as the demand for follow-up capacity increases. There will be an expectation that the post-holder 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 post-holder have an annual appraisal and undergo revalidation as required. The post-holder will also 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 see new referrals, and review of any Cardiology referrals highlighted by the Middle Grades within the Hospital. The post-holder 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. Management Duties The post-holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services, resource management and the preparation of business plans. Consultants are required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients without undue delay. Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students The post-holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the post-holder may be required to contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate education. If the post-holder takes on a formal education or clinical supervisor role, this will result in additional paid SPA time (over the standard 1.5 PAs). Study and Research The post-holder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3 year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service. The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The post-holder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council. The post-holder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research projects, however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to undertake and develop collaborative projects with other departments within the Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation. There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery. Audit The post-holder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an Audit Department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.