Job Description

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 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.



2 outpatients clinics.



Catheter lab sessions.

Inpatient duties:

1 in 6 consultant of the week.



The ward and outpatient work will be based at the St Richards Hospital site although the successful candidate will be expected to work within the entire UHSussex network.



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 (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.

Candidate Information Pack:

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



The appointee will join the team of 5 other Consultant Cardiologists at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester in delivering an outpatient and inpatient cardiology service. 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. 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.



Ward work, outpatients will be delivered on the Chichester site and intervention would be based at both Worthing and Royal Sussex County Hospitals. Primary PCI rota at The Royal Sussex County Hospital.



Applicants are encouraged to take part in Audit and support junior team members in their Audit projects. There are opportunities for clinical research and to take part in the Trusts' excellent Quality Improvement Programme - the Patient First Improvement System.



We strongly encourage the development of new ideas and improved ways of working including strengthening links with our community partners.



On call (for cardiology) 1:6 nights, and 1 in 6 consultant of the week rota. No GIM on-call commitment. Primary PCI on call at The Royal Sussex County Hospital to be confirmed. Category A. 5% supplement.



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.