Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a young, dynamic team of interventional cardiologists within a well-established and highly respected cardiology department. The role includes dedicated sessions in the cardiac catheterisation lab and as part of a robust primary angioplasty rota.
The role not only provides hands-on interventional cardiology opportunities but also places emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical leadership, and service development. You will play a central role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through consultant-led coronary care unit (CCU) ward rounds, the management of acute cardiac inpatients, and outpatient cardiology clinics.
You will be working across two hospital sites, joining a team of 15 consultant cardiologists who are supported by a highly skilled and committed group of nurses, physiologists, and junior medical staff. The department prides itself on maintaining a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and strong educational values. It has a strong track record in innovation and research and actively encourages involvement in service development and academic pursuits.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide consultant-level care in interventional cardiology, with regular sessions in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, contributing to the 24/7 primary PCI service.
- Lead daily ward rounds on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), ensuring continuity of care and timely decision-making for acute cardiology patients.
- Run consultant-led outpatient cardiology clinics, offering expert diagnostic and treatment services across a range of cardiac conditions.
- Contribute to the supervision, mentoring, and teaching of junior medical staff, including specialty trainees, foundation doctors, and medical students.
- Participate actively in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Engage with ongoing educational activities and professional development, both as a participant and as a facilitator.
- Support the department's involvement in research, innovation, and the development of new clinical pathways.
- Applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology or be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. Alternatively, candidates with a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) must already be listed on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of application.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate a 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.
** RCP approval pending
AAC -September 2025
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note: 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.
** RCP approval pending
AAC -September 2025
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note: 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
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Cardiology, with a specialist interest culminating in the award of a CCT
- Training in coronary intervention
Desirable
- Training/experience in complex coronary intervention (CTO or Rotablation)
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
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/Research
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
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Cardiology, with a specialist interest culminating in the award of a CCT
- Training in coronary intervention
Desirable
- Training/experience in complex coronary intervention (CTO or Rotablation)
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
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/Research
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).