Consultant Cardiologist Adult Congenital Heart Disease

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The closing date is 24 September 2025

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

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications

• 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
• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oFormal training ACHD
• oComprehensive clinical experience in ACHD
• oFormal training in advanced cardiac imaging
• oAccreditation in ECHO and/CMR (BSE/ESC/SCMR or equivalent
• oFormal training in inherited cardiac conditions (aortopathy)
• oFormal training in obstetric cardiology
• oExpertise in advanced Cardiac imaging

Knowledge

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)