Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as a Fixed Term (secondment cover) interventional Consultant Cardiologist, complimenting the existing 15 full time and 2 part time consultant cardiologist, 6 cardiac surgeons and 6 cardiac anaesthetists.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, nice, ambitious colleague to join our team of Consultant cardiologist as an interventionist. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop Structural and Coronary intervention alongside other potential interests such stroke, pulmonary Thrombectomy and other novel interventions. Applicants should contact David Hildick-Smith, James Cockburn or Chris Broyd for further details.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
·2 Out-patient clinics
·Catheter Lab sessions including Coronary work
·Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams
·Audit and education
·In-patient duties – Team of the Week consultant (1:12)
·Primary angioplasty rota
The post holder will be responsible for providing consultant support for Team of the Week, consultant delivered acute cardiology rota 1:12 frequency.
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 Commitment 1:8 weekdays, 1:12 weekends, Medium frequency, Category A
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
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 UHSx.
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. CCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
2. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
3. Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
4. Basic medical degree
5. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
6. Competitive Clinical Interventional Fellowship
7. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
8. Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
9. Independent PCI operator
10. Confident PPCI operator
11. Experience as solo operator with complex intervention
12. Sound knowledge of general cardiology
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
13. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
14. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
15. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
16. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
18. Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
19. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
20. Research experience
21. Publications
22. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
23. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
24. Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications