Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). The post will be primarily based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, but there will be opportunities to work elsewhere within the trust. There will be sessions in advanced imaging: cardiac MRI and echo. As a designated Level 2 Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Centre, we offer a comprehensive and patient-centred service for adults living with congenital heart conditions. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising specialist cardiologists, nurses, physiologists, and allied health professionals, delivers expert care across outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic settings.
The tertiary centre is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, is a world-class facility providing advanced diagnostics, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse network of hospitals delivering high-quality cardiac care. Our services span from cutting-edge tertiary interventions to community-based diagnostics and rehabilitation, ensuring a truly comprehensive cardiology pathway.
Main duties of the job
Out-patient clinics specialising in ACHD.
Advanced imaging sessions - ECHO and cardiac MRI
Working collaboratively with other specialist cardiology teams.
Representation at ACHD network events and contribution to weekly regional MDT.
Audit and education
In-patient duties - Team of the Week (TOW) consultant (1:12)
The post holder will be responsible for providing consultant support for Team of the Week, consultant delivered acute cardiology rota 1:12 frequency. All routine clinical activities are cancelled during TOW week.
The post will be predominantly based at Royal Sussex County Hospital site though the successful candidate could be expected to work within the entire UHSussex network.
ON CALL ROTA 1:11 (currently weekends Friday - Sunday) Low frequency, Category B
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oFormal training ACHD
- oComprehensive clinical experience in ACHD
Desirable
- oFormal training in advanced cardiac imaging
- oAccreditation in ECHO and/CMR (BSE/ESC/SCMR or equivalent
- oFormal training in inherited cardiac conditions (aortopathy)
- oFormal training in obstetric cardiology
- oExpertise in advanced Cardiac imaging
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oFormal training ACHD
- oComprehensive clinical experience in ACHD
Desirable
- oFormal training in advanced cardiac imaging
- oAccreditation in ECHO and/CMR (BSE/ESC/SCMR or equivalent
- oFormal training in inherited cardiac conditions (aortopathy)
- oFormal training in obstetric cardiology
- oExpertise in advanced Cardiac imaging
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both
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).
