Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Cardiologist with a sub-speciality interest in coronary intervention who will contribute to the General Cardiology On-call Rota at St Richard's and the primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital. Sessions in coronary intervention would be undertaken on the Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospital sites.
Main responsibilities
Outpatients: 2 clinics per week. Catheter lab sessions. Inpatient duties: 1 in 6 consultant of the week. Ward and outpatient work based at St Richards Hospital; may work within the entire UHSussex network. On-call: cardiology 1:6 nights, 1 in 6 consultant of the week rota. No GIM on-call commitment. Category A. 5% supplement. Primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We value learning, teaching and training, and support flexible working where possible. The organisation is a university trust and supports research and quality improvement programs.
Details
Date posted: 22 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-MWSRHFTCONCARD-552
Job locations: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Chichester, PO19 6SE
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join a team of 5 other Consultant Cardiologists at St Richards Hospital in Chichester to deliver outpatient and inpatient cardiology services. Responsibilities include daily in-reach to the Emergency Floor, triage of generic cardiology referrals, admin for investigations and GP communications, and reporting of investigations to GPs. Responsibilities also include non-invasive cardiology investigations, teaching and supervision of medical students and junior staff, and involvement in audit and quality improvement projects.
Intervention work will be based at Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospitals. Primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital. Opportunities for clinical research and to participate in the Trust’s Quality Improvement Programme (Patient First). On-call arrangements include 1:6 nights and 1 in 6 consultant of the week; Primary PCI on-call at The Royal Sussex County Hospital to be confirmed. Category A. 5% supplement.
The post holder may perform duties in occasional emergencies as needed, with guidance and in line with professional governance.
Person specification
Experience / Qualifications
* Basic Medical Degree
* FRCP or recognised equivalent
* Full and specialist GMC registration or eligibility within six months of interview; UK-trained candidates should have CCT in Cardiology or be within six months of CCT attainment by interview date; non-UK trained candidates must provide evidence of equivalence to UK CCT (equivalence confirmed by GMC by AAC date)
Desirable
* Higher Degree
* Competitive Clinical Interventional Fellowship
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Independent PCI operator; confident PPCI operator; experience as solo operator with complex intervention
* Commitment to equality issues in professional development
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience inside and outside the specialty
Organisation and Planning
* Ability to work in multi-professional teams
Teaching Skills
* Interest and commitment to teaching; recognised teaching qualification desirable
Academic and Research
* Participation in audit; research experience, publications, prizes and honours desirable
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975. UK registrations and sponsorship information apply as described in official documentation.
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