Fixed Term Consultant Cardiologist

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Fixed Term Consultant Cardiologist

The closing date is 28 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as a Fixed Term (secondment cover) interventional Consultant Cardiologist, complementing 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 as 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:

- 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)

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.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and 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, and 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

- CCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

- Competitive Clinical Interventional Fellowship

- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

- Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

- Confident PPCI operator

- Experience as solo operator with complex intervention

- Sound knowledge of general cardiology

Knowledge

- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

- Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams

- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

- Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

- Evidence of participation in audit

- Research experience

- Publications

- Prizes and honours

- Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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