Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). The post will be primarily based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, but there will be opportunities to work elsewhere within the trust. There will be sessions in advanced imaging: cardiac MRI and echo. As a designated Level 2 Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Centre, we offer a comprehensive and patient-centred service for adults living with congenital heart conditions. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising specialist cardiologists, nurses, physiologists, and allied health professionals, delivers expert care across outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic settings.
The tertiary centre is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, is a world-class facility providing advanced diagnostics, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse network of hospitals delivering high-quality cardiac care. Our services span from cutting-edge tertiary interventions to community-based diagnostics and rehabilitation, ensuring a truly comprehensive cardiology pathway.
Main duties of the job
· Out-patient clinics specialising in ACHD.
· Advanced imaging sessions – ECHO and cardiac MRI
· Working collaboratively with other specialist cardiology teams.
· Representation at ACHD network events and contribution to weekly regional MDT.
· Audit and education
· In-patient duties – Team of the Week (TOW) consultant (1:12)
The post holder will be responsible for providing consultant support for Team of the Week, consultant delivered acute cardiology rota 1:12 frequency. All routine clinical activities are cancelled during TOW week.
The post will be predominantly based at Royal Sussex County Hospital site though the successful candidate could be expected to work within the entire UHSussex network.
ON CALL ROTA 1:11 (currently weekends Friday – Sunday) Low frequency, Category B
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic medical degree
2. •MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
3. •Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. •CCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
5. •Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
6. •Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
7. •Formal training ACHD
8. •Comprehensive clinical experience in ACHD
Desirable criteria
9. •Formal training in advanced cardiac imaging
10. •Accreditation in ECHO and/CMR (BSE/ESC/SCMR or equivalent
11. •Formal training in inherited cardiac conditions (aortopathy)
12. •Formal training in obstetric cardiology
13. •Expertise in advanced Cardiac imaging
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
14. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
15. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
16. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
17. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
18. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
19. •Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
20. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
21. •Research experience
22. •Publications
23. •Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
24. •Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
25. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both
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