Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (n/a)
- Job ref
- 279-WTGCONCARD-663
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/12/2027
Employer heading
Consultant Cardiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
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 and be based at Worthing Hospital but contribute to and collaborate with teams at Worthing Hospital, St Richard’s Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (RSCH).
The post will participate in the separate cross-site general cardiology on-call rota with no current commitment to the G(I)M on-call rota
The appointee will form part of a team of 10 cardiologists at Worthing Hospital who deliver a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient Cardiology service for patients from across the Trust.
We are seeking to appoint a Cardiologist with sub-specialty training in Heart Failure and another sub-speciality interest who can also contribute to the General Cardiology On-call Rota.
According to sub-speciality training we will enable access to cath lab facilities on the Worthing Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital sites or diagnostic facilities at Worthing Hospital, St Richard’s Hospital and the community diagnostic centre at Southlands Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the team of 9 other Consultant Cardiologists Worthing Hospital delivering a comprehensive outpatient and inpatient cardiology service for patients from across the Trust. There will be a regular commitment to outpatient clinic activity. Generic Cardiology referrals and advice and guidance requests are divided between the consultants for response via the e-RS system. This post will support the expansion of the heart failure service to include rapid access heart failure clinics, heart failure ward rounds with the clinical nurse specialists and heart failure MDT (hospital and community). 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.
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.
On call (for cardiology) 1:12 nights and weekends covering cardiology advice for Worthing and St Richard’s Hospitals. No GIM on-call commitment currently. Category B. 1% supplement
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- Teaching Qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Training and extensive experience in general cardiology
- Experience in Cardiology out-patient clinics
- Experience and suitable training in heart failure
- Overall experience and skillset that matches need of the department
- Echocardiography
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other related specialties
- Complex device implants
- Cardiac imaging training and experience (CT and CMRI)
- BSE accreditation
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Reza Zadeh
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
n/a
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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