Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology

Job overview

Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist to join our expanding and highly motivated team. This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a high-quality, patient-centred paediatric cardiology service across both tertiary and regional settings. The successful candidate will deliver a broad range of clinical activity, including outpatient cardiology clinics, inpatient care, participation in service weeks, and on-call provision, alongside active involvement in multidisciplinary team (MDT) working. The role will also support the delivery of peripheral clinics, ensuring equitable access to specialist cardiology services across the region. You will join a supportive and collaborative consultant body, with opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching, and research. We are particularly keen to appoint individuals who are forward-thinking and committed to innovation, service sustainability, and improving patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to play a key role in shaping the future of paediatric cardiology services within a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of the paediatric cardiology service. This includes the care of inpatients within the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (‘BRHC’) and on the neonatal unit situated on the St Michael’s Hospital site.

The post-holder will have a key role to play in the team of cardiologists lead by Clinical Director, Mr Shafi Mussa and Clinical Lead, Dr Patricia Caldas and will provide:

• Attendance at Joint Cardiac Conference (JCC) twice weekly
• Attendance at Grand Round with the paediatric cardiology team
• ‘On service’ cardiologist -short-term responsibility (for one week at a time) for all cardiac inpatients and will consult with the patient’s designated cardiologist/cardiac surgeon as appropriate.
• On call evening and weekend service as part of a rota
• Regular paediatric cardiology clinics at BRHC
• Attendance at relevant MDMs
• Attendance and participation at Cardiac Governance and Business meetings.
• Outpatient sessions at tertiary peripheral clinic/clinics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.