Detailed job description and main responsibilities Career development time (average 1 days per week) There are several exciting new opportunities to engage with the following projects, and specific involvement will be established following successful appointment. Each project will have a named consultant supervisor. Cardiac Surgery School - Development of this fledgling patient education programme Platelet cell salvage Introduction and evaluation of a novel cell salvage system TOE Training and Quality and Governance ACTACC national audits Person specification Experience/Qualifications Essential criteria Basic medical degree Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Final FRCA or equivalent Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent Desirable criteria CCT in Anaesthesia Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification, e.g: MRCP Higher Degree Advanced Life Support/Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor Clinical Skills & Experience Essential criteria Minimum 5 years' anaesthetic experience and clinical skills expected for ST5 Experience of Cardiac Anaesthesia Completed RCoA Stage 2 training or equivalent Minimum 6 months' ICU experience Desirable criteria Prior Anaesthetics post within the UK Ability to work independently with distant supervision in the cardiology cath lab Knowledge Desirable criteria Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning Essential criteria Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable criteria Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential criteria Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable criteria Recognised teaching qualification Academic & Research Essential criteria Evidence of participation in audit Desirable criteria Research experience Publications Prizes and honours Important information for applicants: A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations-elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process. Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. 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. Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications Further Information For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net. Employer certification / accreditation badges