Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology (ST3+)

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust seeks applicants for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology either for a fellow in training - or for experienced fellows looking for advanced experience in a subject of their choice, based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The post is offered for a period of 12 months from the date of appointment for the candidate.

Main duties of the job

These posts will provide the successful applicants with invaluable experience of a high standard, in a regional Children's Hospital with strong teaching and research links.

The post-holders will undertake registrar duties in Paediatric Cardiology at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. He/she will undertake 1:8 on call commitments.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess MB BS or equivalent and have completed at least two years foundation course or equivalent and three years paediatrics experience. Ideally, they should have MRCPCH or equivalent and be able to undertake echocardiography. They must have licence to practice in the UK, with experience in paediatrics, preferably in the UK and preferably in paediatric cardiology. Non-UK graduates must provide written evidence of appropriate knowledge, training, language and experience.

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.

Job responsibilities

The post may be extended beyond the advertised time frame subject to satisfactory performance and availability of an on-going vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous clinical experience of paediatrics and paediatric cardiology
• Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues by one of the following:
• - That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
• - Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Respecting Everyone
• Embracing Change
• Recognising Success
• Working Together

Desirable

• Have worked in the UK

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.