Job summary
Post available from November 2025 for one year (extension available)
A clinical fellow position (post CCT fellowship) is available at the Sussex Cardiac Centre, Brighton. The post holder will spend their time training in advanced coronary intervention and/or Structural Heart procedures. They would occupy a supervised slot on the primary on call rota for acute myocardial infarction. The successful applicant would be expected to undertake research projects related to coronary and/or structural heart disease.
Applicants will require active GMC registration, and be post CCT in cardiology or equivalent.
Interested applicants should contact Professor David Hildick-Smith or Dr James Cockburn (david.hildick-smith@nhs.net and james.cockburn1@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post with options for Consultant-level on call (with back up) depending on level of training.
It would benefit a senior trainee with an interest in structural intervention. You will be able to train extensively in structural interventions with first-operator experience in TAVI, PFO and ASD closure, LAAO and other structural interventions. You will run the Structural Heart meetings for aortic and mitral MDTs and will work closely with the two clinical Specialist Nurses and eight research nurses. There are 10 structural trials running at any one time and over 40 Cardiology trials and you will be available at times to support Nicola Skipper, Lead Cardiology Research Sister.
The SpR will be attached to named consultant Professor David Hildick-Smith and Dr James Cockburn.
If required the successful candidate will also join the oncall team and on occasion be involved with the day to day care of adult cardiology patients.
The post holder accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post with options for Consultant-level on call (with back up) depending on level of training.
It would benefit a senior trainee with an interest in structural intervention. You will be able to train extensively in structural interventions with first-operator experience in TAVI, PFO and ASD closure, LAAO and other structural interventions. You will run the Structural Heart meetings for aortic and mitral MDTs and will work closely with the two clinical Specialist Nurses and eight research nurses. There are 10 structural trials running at any one time and over 40 Cardiology trials and you will be available at times to support Nicola Skipper, Lead Cardiology Research Sister.
The SpR will be attached to named consultant Professor David Hildick-Smith and Dr James Cockburn.
If required the successful candidate will also join the oncall team and on occasion be involved with the day to day care of adult cardiology patients.
The post holder accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or Equivalent
Desirable
- An intercalated BCc degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical research
- Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Familiarity with statistical packages (e.g SPSS, STATA)
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or Equivalent
Desirable
- An intercalated BCc degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical research
- Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Familiarity with statistical packages (e.g SPSS, STATA)
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
