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Full Time – Locum Consultant in Cardiac Anaesthesia & Critical Care
We seek to appoint a whole time (10 PA) Consultant in Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia & Critical Care to start as soon as possible. This post will be a 6-month position.
The cardiac anaesthesia group provide a service covering adult cardiac surgery, adult congenital heart surgery, cardiac intensive care and an expanding commitment to cardiology and ACHD, which includes complex PCI, electrophysiology and transcatheter valves. The cardiac anaesthetic group provide a trans-oesophageal echo service within cardiac theatres and intensive care. The group run a ring fenced 10 bed cardiac intensive care unit within the trusts larger 55 bed critical care capacity. On weekdays the group cover 3 cardiac theatres at least one catheter lab and a preoperative assessment clinic as well as a 24/7 emergency cardiac surgery service.
The contract will be held with the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Matt Bell, Lead Cardiac Anaesthetist, or Dr Amit Ranjan, Lead Doctor for Cardiac Intensive Care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: The successful candidate will be expected to integrate into the existing team, to provide cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care in the Bristol Heart Institute and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, and to provide training to all rotating SpRs and Fellows.
The appointee is expected to maintain accreditation and CPD as required by the GMC and Royal College of Anaesthetists. This will be supported by funded study leave.
Prospective candidates should hold the FRCA or an equivalent qualification. They must be experienced in trans-oesophageal echocardiography and hold recognised accreditation. The successful candidate must be experienced in cardiac anaesthesia, anaesthesia for adult congenital heart disease surgery and anaesthesia for cardiac catheter lab procedures.
The candidate should be experienced in the postoperative management of patients on cardiac intensive care.
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training and expertise in adult cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac intensive care
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience working in the UK health system
- Experience in anaesthesia for patients with adult congenital heart disease
Desirable
- Post CCT training
- Experience in anaesthesia for heart transplant
- Experience in mechanical cardiovascular support
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience of supervising trainees
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCA or equivalent qualification
- CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview date or CESR in Anaesthesia
- Accreditation in transoesophageal echocardiogram
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD, MD
Behaviours and Values, Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the Trust Values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement projects related to cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care
- Knowledge of NHS priorities for cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Locum 6 months). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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