Consultant Cardiologist - Heart Failure & Cardiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Cardiologist to join a comprehensive cardiology service based at Worthing Hospital, with collaboration across Worthing, St Richard's and RSCH in Brighton.

The appointee will have sub-specialty training in Heart Failure and contribute to the General Cardiology On-call rota, delivering inpatient and outpatient care and supporting education and audit initiatives across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Sub-specialty training in Heart Failure.
• Ability to contribute to the General Cardiology on-call rota.
• Experience in leading or participating in outpatient and inpatient cardiology services.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of consultant cardiologists delivering inpatient and outpatient services across Trust sites.
• Lead the expansion of heart failure services including rapid access clinics and MDTs.
• Participate in on-call rota (1:12 nights and weekends) for Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals.
• Teach and supervise medical students, junior staff and nurses.
• Support audit and Quality Improvement initiatives across the Trust.

Skills

Heart failure

General cardiology

On-call rota

Teaching & supervision

Job description

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Cardiologist to join a comprehensive cardiology service based at Worthing Hospital, with collaboration across Worthing, St Richard's and RSCH in Brighton.

The appointee will have sub-specialty training in Heart Failure and contribute to the General Cardiology On-call rota, delivering inpatient and outpatient care and supporting education and audit initiatives across the Trust.