Consultant Cardiologist

University Hospitals Sussex; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing is recruiting a Consultant Cardiologist with sub-specialty training in Heart Failure to join a multi-site cardiology service. The role involves outpatient and inpatient care, and collaboration with teams across Worthing, St Richard’s, and RSCH.

The appointee will join a team of 10 cardiologists and participate in on-call duties with a 1:12 rota. Opportunities exist for teaching, audit, and potential research.

Qualifications

• MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
• Full GMC registration (licence to practise) or eligible within six months of interview.
• Higher Degree and Teaching Qualification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology service.
• Provide on-call support to Worthing and partner sites (1:12 nights/weekends).
• Lead teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and students.
• Support audits, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate rapid access heart failure clinics and ward rounds.

Skills

Echocardiography

Communication skills

Clinical teamwork

Education

MRCP or recognised equivalent

Full GMC registration with licence to practise or eligible

Higher Degree

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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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

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.

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. 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)
• 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
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• 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

Important information for applicants:

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Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offences 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.

Name Reza Zadeh
Job title Clinical Lead
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 01903 205111
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