Job summary UNIVERISTY HOPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Bristol Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery (SpR LEVEL) Applications are invited for a highly motivated individual. There are 2 posts for a period of 1 year to commence from August 2026 and an additional 1 year post to commence from October 2026. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol, a vibrant and culturally diverse city. Our staff offer over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond. We are one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts with an annual income of over £500 million. Shortlisting details and interview arrangements will be communicated via email therefore please ensure you check your email account regularly following the closing date. Applicants must have GMC registration by the starting date, possess MRCS (UK) or equivalent and have completed at least 4 years of higher surgical training in cardiac surgery but preference will be given to applicants who have been awarded their CCT. Main duties of the job This post will join a team is part of a new investment in our junior medical workforce and will be based in the Bristol Heart Institute. The new Bristol Heart Institute was opened in 2009 and it delivers 1500-1600 adult cardiac operations on an annual basis. You will be joining a dynamic team of surgeons with an international clinical and academic reputation. Our centre specialises in the whole range of adult cardiac surgery with the exception of transplantation and ventricular assist devices. There are 5 fully equipped modern cardiac surgery theatres, of which one is hybrid (shared with Cardiology). Critical care support is provided within a modern 19 bedded Critical Care area staffed by dedicated cardiac intensive care specialists. This post will offer excellent clinical, teaching and research facilities with possibilities to develop/consolidate your surgical expertise in all areas of cardiac surgery. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the role please refer to the attached job description. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential The applicant should have previous NHS hospital experience or be familiar with a similar system Desirable Previous cardiothoracic surgery experience Previous research and audit experience Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Effective information technology skills Desirable Competence in database handling Competence in medical statistics Qualifications and Training Essential Full GMC registration with license to practice MRCS membership or similar basic surgical training certificaiton Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential The applicant should have previous NHS hospital experience or be familiar with a similar system Desirable Previous cardiothoracic surgery experience Previous research and audit experience Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Effective information technology skills Desirable Competence in database handling Competence in medical statistics Qualifications and Training Essential Full GMC registration with license to practice MRCS membership or similar basic surgical training certificaiton Aptitudes Essential Supportive Respectful Innovative Collaborative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Heart Institute Terrell St Bristol BS2 8ED United Kingdom Employer's website