Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Surgeon to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, engaging in teaching, and contributing to the development of innovative surgical procedures. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working to support work-life balance

Supportive wellbeing programme

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GMC or eligible for registration.
• Teaching qualification desirable.
• Research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures including theatre work and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical service activities.
• Engage in teaching and training.

Skills

Independent-level operating in basic cardiac surgery procedures

CITU management

Understanding of clinical risk management

Good communication skills

Education

Basic medical degree

FRCS/MRCS or equivalent

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Job description

Job summary

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.

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 UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHCONCARDSUR-513

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

The Sussex Cardiac Centre opened in 1999 and provides a tertiary service for a large area, potentially catering for a population of over 1.5 million, stretching from Chichester and Portsmouth in the West to Hastings in the East and in the North to East Surrey.

We recognise that our service needs additional capacity to provide care for the entirety of our referral base. We have advanced plans for development and growth for the service. In the immediate future, level 3 care for our patients will be moved to a brand new, state of the art facility in the new hospital building. Further expansion in service is planned following this move.

Job description Job responsibilities

The Sussex Cardiac Centre opened in 1999 and provides a tertiary service for a large area, potentially catering for a population of over 1.5 million, stretching from Chichester and Portsmouth in the West to Hastings in the East and in the North to East Surrey.

We recognise that our service needs additional capacity to provide care for the entirety of our referral base. We have advanced plans for development and growth for the service. In the immediate future, level 3 care for our patients will be moved to a brand new, state of the art facility in the new hospital building. Further expansion in service is planned following this move.

Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential

• Basic medical degree
• FRCS/MRCS 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. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o 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

• Higher Degree
• Teaching Qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• Independent- level operating in basic cardiac surgery procedures
• CITU management and experience
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in cardiac surgical emergencies and trauma.
• Experience in thoracic aortic surgery.
• Experience in mitral valve surgery

Knowledge Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential

• Basic medical degree
• FRCS/MRCS 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. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o 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

• Higher Degree
• Teaching Qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• Independent- level operating in basic cardiac surgery procedures
• CITU management and experience
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Experience in cardiac surgical emergencies and trauma.
• Experience in thoracic aortic surgery.
• Experience in mitral valve surgery

Knowledge Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)