Consultant Cardiologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Worthing; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) invites applications for a Consultant Cardiologist based at Worthing Hospital. The post collaborates across Worthing, St Richard's, and RSCH Brighton, with responsibilities in both outpatient and inpatient services and a dedicated heart failure expansion plan.

The team comprises 10 cardiologists, with supervision of trainees and opportunities for clinical research within the Trust's Quality Improvement Programme.

Qualifications

• MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise (or eligible within six months).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (Cardiology) or equivalent (CCT)
• Higher Degree
• Teaching Qualification

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive in-patient and out-patient cardiology service.
• Participate in cross-site general cardiology on-call rota.
• Support rapid access heart failure clinics and heart failure MDT.
• Teach and supervise medical students and junior staff.
• Contribute to audit, research and Quality Improvement programmes.

Skills

General cardiology training

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging (CT/CMRI)

Communication skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC registration/licence to practise

Higher Degree

Teaching Qualification

Tools

BSE accreditation

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Cardiologist

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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

About us

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.

Job 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

• 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. o 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. 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)
• Higher Degree
• Teaching Qualification

Clinical Skills and Experience

• 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
• Experience in other related specialties
• Complex device implants
• Cardiac imaging training and experience (CT and CMRI)
• BSE accreditation

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
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• 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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)