Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant cardiologist to join our comprehensive cardiology service delivered from our 4 hospital sites.

The post will contribute to a full range of in-patient and out-patient cardiology services and be based at Worthing Hospital but contribute to and collaborate with teams at Worthing Hospital, St Richard's Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (RSCH).

The post will participate in the separate cross-site general cardiology on-call rota with no current commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota.

The appointee will form part of a team of 10 cardiologists at Worthing Hospital who deliver a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient Cardiology service for patients from across the Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a Cardiologist with sub-specialty training in Heart Failure and another sub-speciality interest who can also contribute to the General Cardiology On-call Rota.

According to sub-speciality training we will enable access to cath lab facilities on the Worthing Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital sites or diagnostic facilities at Worthing Hospital, St Richard's Hospital and the community diagnostic centre at Southlands Hospital.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the team of 9 other Consultant Cardiologists Worthing Hospital delivering a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient cardiology service for patients from across the Trust. There will be a regular commitment to outpatient clinic activity. Generic Cardiology referrals and advice and guidance requests are divided between the consultants for response via the e-RS system. This post will support the expansion of the heart failure service to include rapid access heart failure clinics, heart failure ward rounds with the clinical nurse specialists and heart failure MDT (hospital and community). 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.

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.

On call (for cardiology) 1:12 nights and weekends covering cardiology advice for Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals. No GIM on-call commitment currently. Category B. 1% supplement.

Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and 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, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Basic medical degree
• MRCP 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. 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. 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)
• Training and extensive experience in general cardiology
• Experience in Cardiology out-patient clinics
• Experience and suitable training in heart failure
• Overall experience and skillset that matches need of the department
• Echocardiography
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Good communication skills both oral and written

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Teaching qualification
• Experience in other related specialties
• Complex device implants
• Cardiac imaging training and experience (CT and CMRI)
• BSE accreditation
• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements and courses attended
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Grade: Consultant
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Reference number: 279-WTGCONCARD-663

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.