East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Consultant - Cardiac Imaging & Heart Failure - Conquest

Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Cardiologist post with a special interest in Heart Failure and Cardiac Imaging in 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.

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 join a multidisciplinary heart failure team.

The appointee should hold a CCST and be accredited in Cardiology as well as Cardiac 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.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-CQ-AM602
Job locations: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
Please contact us for an informal discussion.
AAC Panel: 15th February 2027
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 On Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or to have obtained CCT in Cardiology within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• MD/PhD or equivalent

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: General Manager, Wendy Mills, 03001314500

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