Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant cardiologist to join our comprehensive cardiology service delivered from our 4 hospital sites.



The post will contribute to a full range of in-patient and out-patient cardiology services an dbe based at St Richard's Hospital but contribute to and collaborate with teams at Worthing Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (RSCH).



The post will participate in the separate cardiology on-call rota with no commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota



The appointee will form part of a team of 6 cardiologists at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester who deliver a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient Cardiology service for patients from across the Trust.



We are seeking to appoint a Cardiologist ideally with sub-specialty training in EP and or Complex Devices who can also contribute to the General Cardiology On-call Rota.



We will encourage a tertiary centre link with Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton to support and develop sub-specialty interest.



The appointee will join the team of 5 other Consultant Cardiologists at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester in delivering a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient cardiology service for patients from across the Trust. The cardiology team provides daily in-reach to the Emergency Floor (where acute medical and surgical admissions are initially assessed and managed). As far as possible, the most appropriate patients from the Emergency Floor will be selected for transfer to the Cardiac Ward. There will be a regular commitment to outpatient clinic activity. Generic Cardiology referrals are divided between the consultants for triaging via the e-RS system. This post will support the expansion of the cardiac devices service with regular cath lab sessions to suit the requirements of the successful appointee. There will be a commitment to managing the administration generated by these activities including the reporting of investigations back to GPs and responding to GP correspondence.



Consultant input and support for the non-invasive Cardiology investigation services.



Teaching and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff and technicians/nurses.



The post will predominantly be based on the Chichester site, although sessions at Worthing Hospital could be available and tertiary sessions in Devices and EP will be encouraged.



On call (for cardiology) 1:6 nights, and 1 in 6 consultant of the week rota. No GIM on-call commitment. Category A. 5% supplement.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and 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) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant cardiologist to join our comprehensive cardiology service delivered from our 4 hospital sites.



The post will contribute to a full range of in-patient and out-patient cardiology services an dbe based at St Richard's Hospital but contribute to and collaborate with teams at Worthing Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (RSCH).



The post will participate in the separate cardiology on-call rota with no commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota



Please see the job description & person specs for full details