Consultant Cardiologist Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
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Consultant Cardiologist Adult Congenital Heart Disease NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Cardiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-RSCHCONCARDHEART-529

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hosptial Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145, PA Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/:59

About our Trust

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.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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, 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 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). The post will be primarily based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, but there will be opportunities to work elsewhere within the trust. There will be sessions in advanced imaging: cardiac MRI and echo. As a designated Level 2 Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Centre, we offer a comprehensive and patient-centred service for adults living with congenital heart conditions. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising specialist cardiologists, nurses, physiologists, and allied health professionals, delivers expert care across outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic settings.

The tertiary centre is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, is a world-class facility providing advanced diagnostics, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse network of hospitals delivering high-quality cardiac care. Our services span from cutting-edge tertiary interventions to community-based diagnostics and rehabilitation, ensuring a truly comprehensive cardiology pathway.

Main duties of the job Out-patient clinics specialising in ACHD.

Advanced imaging sessions - ECHO and cardiac MRI

Working collaboratively with other specialist cardiology teams.

Representation at ACHD network events and contribution to weekly regional MDT.

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

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 UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications
  • • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • • CCT in Cardiology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  • • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Clinical Skills and Experience
  • • Comprehensive clinical experience in ACHD
  • • Formal training in advanced cardiac imaging
  • • Accreditation in ECHO and/CMR (BSE/ESC/SCMR or equivalent
  • • Formal training in inherited cardiac conditions (aortopathy)
  • • Formal training in obstetric cardiology
  • • Expertise in advanced Cardiac imaging
Knowledge
  • • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
  • • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
  • • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
  • • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
  • • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
  • • Evidence of participation in audit
  • • Prizes and honours
  • • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
  • • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both
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