Cardiac Lead Southwest Maternal Medicine Network

Applicants are invited to apply for a one-year fixed term role (with likely extension), as Cardiac Lead for the South West Maternal Medicine Network. The role would suit an applicant with a CCT in obstetrics with a strong interest in the care of cardiology patients.

The role attracts 1PAs and commences in March 2026 for 1 year initially.

• Demonstrating leadership in cardiology maternal medicine, including education, care plans.
• Liaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery, cardiology and governance leads about cardiology patients and care plans.
• Attending Cardiology MDT to discuss cardiology patient care plans as required.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrating leadership in cardiology maternal medicine, including education, care plans.
• Liaising with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery, cardiology and governance leads about cardiology patients and care plans.
• Attending Cardiology MDT to discuss cardiology patient care plans as required.

Please see the job and person specification for further details about the role.

Essential

• CCT (or equivalent)
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Experience in cardiology

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project and written up
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate

Essential

• Proven teaching ability.

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Essential

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on‑call commitments.

Essential

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Childen's Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
• Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Essential

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further research.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Hospital
Southmead, Bristol
BS10 5NB

339-WC3485-BKS