Cardiac Lead Southwest Maternal Medicine Network

Job Overview

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 (SWMMN). The role is suited to an applicant with a CCT in obstetrics and a strong interest in the care of cardiology patients. The role is 1PAs and commences in March 2026 for an initial year.

• Demonstrate leadership in cardiology maternal medicine, including education and care plans.
• Liaise with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery, cardiology and governance leads about cardiology patients and care plans.
• Attend the Cardiology multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cardiology patient care plans as required.

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

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

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

• Evidence of recent CME or reasonable training progression.
• Experience in audit projects and written reports.
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Knowledge of the political context within which we operate.

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Willingness to undertake further research.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

• Good written communication skills; ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Childen’s Directorate.
• Flexibility and ability to fulfil the duties of the post, including on‑call commitments.

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

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. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently under‑represented in North Bristol Trust’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. After the closing date, please allow up to three weeks for a response; if no communication is received within that period, the application must be considered unsuccessful. North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance and no reimbursement will be provided. Stringent pre‑employment checks will be undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.