Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a full time substantive Cardiology/Electrophysiology post.
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a dynamic colleague to the department in the context of excellent service development opportunities arising at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will join a team of 7 Cardiologists and 1 Specialist Grade doctor at Worthing in delivering a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient Cardiology service for patients from across the Trust.
Separate Cardiology On-call rota with no commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota.
We are seeking a dynamic Cardiologist with sub-specialty training in Electrophysiology and complex devices to help expand and develop the Electrophysiology service in the trust and contribute to the General Cardiology On-call rota at Worthing
Main duties of the job
There will be a regular commitment to outpatient activity including specialist heart rhythm clinics, comprising a mixture of both telephone and face to face clinics; online triaging of Cardiology referrals; reporting of requested investigations and Advice and Guidance responses to GP queries.
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 2 weekly sessions in the catheter lab for EP (AV node and cryo AF ablation) and pacing procedures at Worthing Hospital. There will be 2 sessions at the tertiary EP centre in Brighton for other EP procedures.
On call for cardiology (subject to change) 1:8 weekends (Friday-Sunday) at Worthing; fixed weekday alternate weeks; and additional proportional share of public holidays. No GIM on-call commitment.
Consultants review patients admitted under their care twice per week on morning ward rounds and have ongoing responsibility for their inpatient management and follow up when required.
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.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the attached job description and person spec
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the attached job description and person spec
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications 2
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience and suitable training in Electrophysiology
- oTraining and extensive experience in general cardiology
- oExperience in Cardiology outpatient clinics
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oOverall Experience and skillset matches needs of the department
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- oEchocardiography
- oTemporary pacing
- oPermanent pacemaker implants
Desirable
- oExperience in other related sub specialties
- oComplex device implants
- oBSE accreditation
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications 2
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience and suitable training in Electrophysiology
- oTraining and extensive experience in general cardiology
- oExperience in Cardiology outpatient clinics
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oOverall Experience and skillset matches needs of the department
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- oEchocardiography
- oTemporary pacing
- oPermanent pacemaker implants
Desirable
- oExperience in other related sub specialties
- oComplex device implants
- oBSE accreditation
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
