# Locum Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-cardiac-anaesthetist/58c25226-8b6d-4183-a74a-8a3b18091b4e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-cardiac-anaesthetist/58c25226-8b6d-4183-a74a-8a3b18091b4e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (Locum 6 months) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T10:53:22.733Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Adult_Cardiac_Anaesthesia_Critical_Care/Adult_Cardiac_Anaesthesia_Critical_Care-v8177386 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8177386?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2402) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 478.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10480344) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.