Clinical Fellow CT1/2 in Cardiology

Job Description

We are looking to appoint two Clinical Fellow (CT1/2) doctors in Cardiology. This post is available from December 2020, for a period of 12 months at Weston General Hospital and will include participating in the general medicine junior rota.Weston hospital is an associated teaching hospital of the University of Bristol and the post offers broad medical experience across the field of medical specialities. The holder of this post will usually work within one speciality team, however may be asked to cover in other areas across general medicine at times in order to maintain a safe effective service.Within Medicine, there are currently 19 Consultants, of which 13 are substantively employed with special interests in Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Acute Medicine, Stroke, Rheumatology and Care of the Elderly. There is a firm commitment to continuing professional development and the opportunity to participate in specialist clinics or procedure lists will be available and can be discussed with the successful applicant(s).Please note that the Clinical Fellow post is at CT1/2 level but is not recognised by the Royal College of Physicians.Weston General Hospital, part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, may be one of the smallest Acute NHS Trusts in the UK but we couldn’t be more committed to delivering the right care in the right place at the right time.An integrated service in general medicine and care of the elderly has matured within Weston Area Health Trust. The team of consultants is enthusiastic and forward thinking. In addition to an acute in-patient and out-patient medical service, specialist diabetic and non-invasive cardiology services are provided.Acute medical work is focused on 195 beds at Weston General Hospital in eight wards. ITU/HDU facilities are based on five beds.The Trust is recognised as providing efficient and well-organised Cancer services. This has been supported by both Regional, and National Accreditation processes. As part of the Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Network, the Trust provides a range of cancer services. Those services already accredited include, Breast Care and Urology.We pride ourselves in being a small, friendly hospital, with real drive to improve both patient care and the working environment for our staff.North Somerset, the surrounding county, has long coastlines with superb cliff tops and English countryside. Youll find yourself visiting the Mendip Hills, the Quantocks and Cheddar Gorge sooner or later. The large, diverse cities of Bristol and Bath are only a short journey by car or train and our convenient location just off Junction 21 of the M5 mean the rest of Somerset, Devon and Cornwall are virtually on the doorstep.University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must be aware of, and follow University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust guidance and policies on Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable adults and it is your duty to report any concerns you may have through your line manager and the Trust’s designated Safeguarding Lead.For more information about our Trust and the area in which we are based, please visit our hospital website.For further details / informal visits contact:NameDr Geoff DaltonJob titleLead ConsultantAdditional contact informationor Laura Jones, Specialty Manager for Cardiology, on .