Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as an cardiac imaging cardiologist. We are looking for a driven & ambitious colleague to develop, lead & expand specialist advanced cardiac imaging services, cardiac CT, MRI &or advance Echo.
The SCC provides all aspects of tertiary cardiac care including percutaneous intervention (with PPCI 24/7), structural intervention (TAVI, PFO, ASD, Mitral, Paravalvular leak), advanced cardiac imaging, complex electrophysiology, device Implantation, laser extraction, & cardiac Surgery.
We currently provide cardiac MRI across 2 sites (RSCH and Worthing) providing over 1000 MRI's per year. Our echo department is BSE accredited and provides training and teaching for physiologist & cardiology trainees. We provide all aspects of advanced echo including TOE & stress echo. Our highly active heart failure service provides excellent care for Sussex patients supported by acute & community specialist nurse led services. We have a dedicated devices team performing 600 device procedures annually including advanced device techniques such as lead extraction & subcutaneous ICD implantation. There has been considerable expansion of electrophysiology services over recent years & this now delivers over 700 EP procedures per year including novel techniques for VT ablation. We have recently created & developed an Inherited Cardiac Conditions Service for Sussex which will enable collaborative working between all specialist areas of cardiology.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Advanced imaging sessions
- Outpatients clinics in chose area of specialist interest, e.g Heart Failure, ICC, ACHD
- Working collaboratively with other specialist cardiology teams.
- Support and expert advice to Trust wide MDT's such as Heart Failure and ICC.
- Audit and education
- In-patient duties - Team of the Week (TOW) 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. All routine clinical activities are cancelled during TOW week.
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 ROTA: 1:11 (currently weekends Friday - Sunday) Low frequency, Category B
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 about this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
- oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of AAC date
- oMembership of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP UK
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oComprehensive clinical experience in advanced cardiac imaging
- oFormal clinical training in heart failure and/or inherited cardiac conditions.
- oAccreditation in advance imaging, BSE, SCMR, EACVI or equivalent.
- oSound knowledge of general cardiology
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExpertise in advanced Cardiac Imaging
- oFormal training in advanced cardiac imaging
- oFormal training in inherited cardiac conditions
- oFormal training in obstetric cardiology
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
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
- oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months of AAC date
- oMembership of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP UK
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oComprehensive clinical experience in advanced cardiac imaging
- oFormal clinical training in heart failure and/or inherited cardiac conditions.
- oAccreditation in advance imaging, BSE, SCMR, EACVI or equivalent.
- oSound knowledge of general cardiology
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExpertise in advanced Cardiac Imaging
- oFormal training in advanced cardiac imaging
- oFormal training in inherited cardiac conditions
- oFormal training in obstetric cardiology
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
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate 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).
