University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed Term Consultant Cardiologist

The closing date is 05 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Cardiologist with a sub-speciality interest in coronary intervention who will contribute to the General Cardiology On-call Rota at St Richard's and primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital. Sessions in coronary intervention would be undertaken on the Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

2 outpatients clinics.

Catheter lab sessions.

Inpatient duties: 1 in 6 consultant of the week.

The ward and outpatient work will be based at the St Richards Hospital site although the successful candidate will be expected to work within the entire UHSussex network.

On call (for cardiology) 1:6 nights, and 1 in 6 consultant of the week rota. No GIM on-call commitment. Category A. 5% supplement

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 UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWSRHFTCONCARD-552

Job locations

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join the team of 5 other Consultant Cardiologists at St Richards Hospital in Chichester in delivering an outpatient and inpatient cardiology service. The cardiology team provides daily in-reach to the Emergency Floor (where acute medical and surgical admissions are initially assessed and managed). As far as possible, the most appropriate patients from the Emergency Floor will be selected for transfer to the Cardiac Ward. There will be a regular commitment to outpatient clinic activity. Generic Cardiology referrals are divided between the consultants for triaging. There will be a commitment to managing the administration generated by these activities including the reporting of investigations back to GPs and responding to GP correspondence.

Consultant input and support for the non-invasive Cardiology investigation services.

Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and technicians/nurses.

Ward work, outpatients will be delivered on the Chichester site and intervention would be based at both Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospitals. Primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. There are opportunities for clinical research and to take part in the Trusts excellent Quality Improvement Programme the Patient First Improvement System.

We strongly encourage the development of new ideas and improved ways of working including strengthening links with our community partners.

On call (for cardiology) 1:6 nights, and 1 in 6 consultant of the week rota. No GIM on-call commitment. Primary PCI on call at The Royal Sussex County Hospital to be confirmed. Category A. 5% supplement.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their 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 you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join the team of 5 other Consultant Cardiologists at St Richards Hospital in Chichester in delivering an outpatient and inpatient cardiology service. The cardiology team provides daily in-reach to the Emergency Floor (where acute medical and surgical admissions are initially assessed and managed). As far as possible, the most appropriate patients from the Emergency Floor will be selected for transfer to the Cardiac Ward. There will be a regular commitment to outpatient clinic activity. Generic Cardiology referrals are divided between the consultants for triaging. There will be a commitment to managing the administration generated by these activities including the reporting of investigations back to GPs and responding to GP correspondence.

Consultant input and support for the non-invasive Cardiology investigation services.

Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and technicians/nurses.

Ward work, outpatients will be delivered on the Chichester site and intervention would be based at both Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospitals. Primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. There are opportunities for clinical research and to take part in the Trusts excellent Quality Improvement Programme the Patient First Improvement System.

We strongly encourage the development of new ideas and improved ways of working including strengthening links with our community partners.

On call (for cardiology) 1:6 nights, and 1 in 6 consultant of the week rota. No GIM on-call commitment. Primary PCI on call at The Royal Sussex County Hospital to be confirmed. Category A. 5% supplement.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their 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 you 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
  • FRCP or its recognised equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology ] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Competitive Clinical Interventional Fellowship

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Independent PCI operator
  • Confident PPCI operator
  • Experience as solo operator with complex intervention
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi -professional teams

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • Evidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • FRCP or its recognised equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology ] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Competitive Clinical Interventional Fellowship

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Independent PCI operator
  • Confident PPCI operator
  • Experience as solo operator with complex intervention
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi -professional teams

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

Career Progression

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.

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 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.

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 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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Cardiac

Dr Jack McCready

james.mccready1@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWSRHFTCONCARD-552

Job locations

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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