Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Cardiologist (Coronary Interventional)
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Consultant Cardiologist (Interventional Specialist) –Job Opening
Job Summary
We are looking to hire an enthusiastic Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Interventional Cardiology to join our rapidly expanding cardiology service at Great Western Hospital.
Key highlights of this exciting opportunity:
- Significant growth in coronary intervention demand
- Support optimisation of modern catheter laboratory facilities
- Join a collaborative team of 6 interventional cardiologists (expanding to 7)
- Service recognised for excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and high-quality patient-centred care
Main Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will deliver a comprehensive interventional cardiology service, including:
- Elective and emergency Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Managing a high-volume diagnostic and interventional service (~1500 angiograms, 400 PCI cases annually)
- Inpatient and outpatient general cardiology care (ward rounds, clinics)
- Participation in consultant on-call and Cardiologist of the Week (COW) rotas
- Contribution to regional primary PCI rotor at Bristol Heart Institute (BRI)
- Engagement in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions on complex cases
- Support and development of advanced interventional techniques, including:
- Physiology-guided (FFR, IVUS, OCT)
- Coronary physiology techniques
- Complex PCI (e.g., bifurcation cases, CTO)
- Teaching, training, audit, and research participation
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Job planning flexibility ensures optimal catheter lab utilisation and balance between elective/acute workload. A finalised job plan will be provided 8+ weeks in advance.
About Great Western Hospital (GWH) & BSW Hospitals Group
- Part of BSW Hospitals Group, a formal collaboration between:
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- 17,600+ strong workforce, £1.6 billion annual budget, delivering care for 1 million+ people
- Focused on personalised, high-quality healthcare while addressing core challenges (sustainability, financing)
- Interventional cardiology at GWH is innovative, clinically excellence-driven, and multidisciplinary
Key service features:
- On-site daytime primary PCI
- Shared out-of-hours PPCI via Bristol Heart Institute (BRI)
- Advanced techniques routinely performed:
- Intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT)
- FFR-based coronary physiology assessment
- Complex PCI, including bifurcation, CTOs
- Robust MDT structure with regional surgical access
- Dedicated support from a highly skilled cath lab team & specialist nurses
Job Requirements
Management & Leadership Responsibilities
All staff report managerially through leadership structures aligned with consulting roles in the Division. As a key accountable member of the Division, you will:
- Support Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development
- Lead and develop services under Clinical Lead & Associate Medical Director‘s direction
- Ensure effective communication & staff engagement to improve patient outcomes
- Contribute to the Division’s objectives
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Person Specification
Required Qualifications
- Fully GMC-registered
- Completed CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants; or 6 months post-CCT at application)
- Awarded placement on GMC Specialist Register (interventional cardiology)
- Exempt: MRCP(UK) or equivalent registration
Essential Experience
- Meet requisite training criteria (aligned with UK CCT)
- Expertise across full spectrum of cardiology care
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and act as an independent, accountable clinician
- Emergency cardiology experience:
- **TV temporary pacing+
- Pericardiocentesis** (mentorship negotiable for skill maintenance)
- Sub-specialty encouragement supported
Additional Notes
- Eligible Rehabilitation of Offenders disclosures due to high-risk involvement
- Applications welcomed from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
- Essential UK professional registration (or eligibility via physical relocation process)
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