Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist post with a special interest in Heart Failure and Cardiac Imagingin East Sussex Hospitals Trust.
This is an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic cardiology department with supportive colleagues, working together to improve the cardiac health of our diverse local population.
AAC interview date: 21st November 2023 - from 13:00
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team and work to deliver consultant led, efficient, safe, and patient centred best practice in cardiac imaging and heart failure care. The successful applicant would be joining a busy, forward-thinking cardiology department which is continuously looking to innovate and improve services. There are opportunities to support cross sectional imaging as well as joint a multidisciplinary heart failure team.
The appointee should hold a CCSTand be accredited in Cardiology as well asCardiac Imaging (BSE) Heart Failure They will form part of the cardiology CCU rota and this is a cross site post.
The post-holder will join a team of 11 Consultant Cardiologists and will be part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the speciality of cardiology.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Heart Failure (HF)
There is an extensive and well-developed multidisciplinary heart failure service offered across both sites, with an in reach service offering specialist review and support to inpatients across all wards and twice-weekly consultant-led ward rounds. There are weekly MDT meetings with core team members including Acute and Community HF Specialist Nurses, Specialist Pharmacists and Palliative Care team colleagues.
East Sussex has become a leading trust for innovative virtual wards, which has led the way within the network. This has been facilitated by the integration with community services.
There is a robust link with specialist colleagues based at Harefield Hospital for patients being considered for mechanical circulatory support or cardiac transplantation. There are also close links with the local hospices (St Wilfrids and St Michaels) for patients requiring palliative and/or end of life care.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography services at ESHT are delivered on both sites.Eastbournehas been BSE Departmental Accreditation for TTE and training.The department at Conquest is also working towards BSE Accreditation. 4D TTE and TOE are available on both sites.
There is an active program of stress echocardiography using both bicycle exercise and dobutamine stress. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress testing (CPEX) facilities are available to complement stress echo on theEastbournesite. Across ESHT, approximately 800 stress echo studies are performed per annum.
Eastbourne DGH developed the nations first sonographer-led Valve Clinic and there is an active program of stress echocardiography for severe valve disease.An active program of research into stress echo for heart failure and valve disease is in place.A quality assurance program for TTE underpins the service with systematic over-reading of studies.
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging
A new 1.5T MRI scanner with cardiac imaging capability was installed at the Conquest site in 2019, and an in-house CMR imaging service has recently commenced operation to meet the demands of the local population. This is currently running as a mentored service with assistance from colleagues at St Thomas Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Heart Failure (HF)
There is an extensive and well-developed multidisciplinary heart failure service offered across both sites, with an in reach service offering specialist review and support to inpatients across all wards and twice-weekly consultant-led ward rounds. There are weekly MDT meetings with core team members including Acute and Community HF Specialist Nurses, Specialist Pharmacists and Palliative Care team colleagues.
East Sussex has become a leading trust for innovative virtual wards, which has led the way within the network. This has been facilitated by the integration with community services.
There is a robust link with specialist colleagues based at Harefield Hospital for patients being considered for mechanical circulatory support or cardiac transplantation. There are also close links with the local hospices (St Wilfrids and St Michaels) for patients requiring palliative and/or end of life care.
Echocardiography
Echocardiography services at ESHT are delivered on both sites.Eastbournehas been BSE Departmental Accreditation for TTE and training.The department at Conquest is also working towards BSE Accreditation. 4D TTE and TOE are available on both sites.
There is an active program of stress echocardiography using both bicycle exercise and dobutamine stress. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress testing (CPEX) facilities are available to complement stress echo on theEastbournesite. Across ESHT, approximately 800 stress echo studies are performed per annum.
Eastbourne DGH developed the nations first sonographer-led Valve Clinic and there is an active program of stress echocardiography for severe valve disease.An active program of research into stress echo for heart failure and valve disease is in place.A quality assurance program for TTE underpins the service with systematic over-reading of studies.
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging
A new 1.5T MRI scanner with cardiac imaging capability was installed at the Conquest site in 2019, and an in-house CMR imaging service has recently commenced operation to meet the demands of the local population. This is currently running as a mentored service with assistance from colleagues at St Thomas Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Full Registration with GMC On Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT in Cardiology within 6 months of interview
Desirable
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Cardiology, with a specialist interest culminating in the award of a CCT
- Training/experience in Heart Failure
- BSE or equivalent training in Transthoracic Echocardiography
Desirable
- Experience in the management of patients with Inherited Cardiac Conditions
- Experience/training in other cardiac imaging techniques/modalities (Cardiac MRI)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Full Registration with GMC On Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT in Cardiology within 6 months of interview
Desirable
Training & Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Cardiology, with a specialist interest culminating in the award of a CCT
- Training/experience in Heart Failure
- BSE or equivalent training in Transthoracic Echocardiography
Desirable
- Experience in the management of patients with Inherited Cardiac Conditions
- Experience/training in other cardiac imaging techniques/modalities (Cardiac MRI)
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).
