We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Cardiologist with a specialist interest in Interventional Cardiology to join our dynamic and forward-thinking department at Great Western Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing cardiology service at a time of significant growth and investment. This new substantive post has been created to support increasing demand for coronary intervention and to optimise utilisation of our modern catheter laboratory facilities.
You will join a collaborative team of six interventional cardiologists (expanding to seven with this appointment) within a wider consultant body currently comprising 13 cardiologists, increasing to 15 with concurrent recruitment to an imaging post . The service is recognised for its innovation, strong multidisciplinary working, and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver a comprehensive interventional cardiology service, including elective and emergency PCI
Support a high-volume diagnostic and interventional service (~1,500 angiograms and 400 PCI cases annually)
Undertake inpatient and outpatient general cardiology care, including ward rounds and clinics
Participate in the consultant on-call rota and Cardiologist of the Week (COW) service
Take part in the regional primary PCI rota at Bristol Heart Institute (BRI)
Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, including complex PCI and structural heart discussions
Support and develop advanced interventional techniques, including physiology- and imaging-guided PCI
Contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research activities
The post will operate within a flexible job plan, designed to optimise catheter laboratory utilisation and balance elective and acute activity. Finalised job plans will be provided at least 8 weeks in advance, in line with service requirements.
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Interventional cardiology at GWH is a dynamic and collaborative service with a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and team-based care.
Daytime primary PCI service delivered on-site
Out-of-hours PPCI provided via a shared rota at Bristol Heart Institute
Advanced interventional techniques routinely used, including:
Intravascular imaging (IVUS, OCT)
Coronary physiology (FFR and related indices)
Complex PCI (bifurcation, CTO)
Strong MDT structure with access to regional surgical input
Dedicated support from a highly skilled cath lab and specialist nursing team
Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
