Job overview

We are looking to appoint an individual who is an outstanding clinician and surgeon.  There are many opportunities provided by working in an acute teaching hospital with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and research, high quality patient experience, top quartile performance in outcomes and efficiency, and good staff morale.  In return we expect our consultants to lead by example and use every opportunity to help us improve what we do and strengthen our reputation.

The role is that of a Cardiac Surgeon dealing with all aspects of Adult Cardiac Surgery (with the exception of transplantation and GUCH surgery).  We specialise in a wide variety of conditions and pathology and perform a broad range of surgical procedures including minimal access cardiac surgery. We are looking for a surgeon with an interest in helping with the development of our mitral valve surgery programme.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

·       Theatre work (operating 2 lists per week)

·       Outpatient clinic work (1 OPD per week)

·       Ward rounds

·       CICU rounds

·       MDT attendance

·       Patient care and administration

·       Teaching and education

·       On-call commitment (non-resident): currently 1 in 5

To provide a clinical Cardiac Surgical service for patients at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.  As a tertiary service, with referrals coming from District General Hospitals in Sussex and South East England, the delivery of outreach services such as clinics or MDT meetings will be required.  

The clinical service consists of all aspects of elective and emergency adult cardiac surgery with the exception of transplantation and congenital (GUCH) surgery. 

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the objective of ensuring a high standard of patient care. 

To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, audit and research.

To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.

Working for our organisation

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/