Applications are invited for a highly motivated individual who wishes to gain experience as a first operator in performing mitral valve repairs (open and minimally invasive) before applying for a Consultant position. This is a very popular fellowship in the sixth year of its inception. Previous mitral fellows have all been appointed to Consultant positions. The post is for a period of 6-12 months in the first instance to commence in August 2022.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol, a vibrant and culturally diverse city. Our staff offers over 100 different clinical services across nine different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond. We are one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts with an annual income of over £500 million.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based in the Bristol Heart Institute. The new Bristol Heart Institute was opened in 2009 and it delivers 1100 adult cardiac operations on an annual basis. Thoracic surgery perform around 1000 annually and 350 operations in the Children's Hospital. Our centre specialises in the whole range of cardiac surgery with the exception of transplantation and ventricular assist devices. There are 4 fully equipped modern cardiac surgery theatres, of which one is hybrid (shared with Cardiology). Critical care support is provided within a modern 19 bedded Critical Care area staffed by dedicated cardiac intensive care specialists.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. 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 create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post will offer excellent clinical, teaching and research facilities with possibilities to develop/consolidate your surgical expertise. Particular strengths are the opportunity of performing/assisting at various techniques of open and key-hole mitral valve repair .

Applicants must have GMC registration by the starting date and experience at a senior trainee level in Cardiothoracic Surgery would be helpful.

Shortlisting details and interview arrangements will be communicated via email therefore please ensure you check your email account regularly following the closing date.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• The applicant should have previous NHS hospital experience or be familiar with a similar system

Desirable

• Previous cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Previous research and audit experience

Aptitudes
Essential

• Respect for everyone
• Embracing change
• Recognising success
• Working together

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective information technology skills

Desirable

• Competence in database handling
• Competence in medical statistics

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• MRCS membership or equivalent

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