Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist postin 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.
All applicants must have a full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Main duties of the job
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 care. The successful applicant would be joining a busy, forward-thinking cardiology department which is continuously looking to innovate and improve services.
The appointee should hold a CCSTand be accredited in Cardiology. They will form part of the cardiology CCU rota and this is a cross site post.
The post will be developed to support the community cardiology referral service with 4 clinics a week and to support the general cardiology in pt service .
A CCU round 1:6 weeks will be expected .
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
AAC date: 2025 To be confirmed
If you have any questions about position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
AAC date: 2025 To be confirmed
If you have any questions about position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
Training/Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Cardiology, with a specialist interest culminating in the award of a CCT.
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Amin/Managment
Essential
- Evidence of participation in management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit/ Reaserch & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
Training/Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Cardiology, with a specialist interest culminating in the award of a CCT.
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Amin/Managment
Essential
- Evidence of participation in management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit/ Reaserch & Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
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).
