Fixed Term Cardiac Anaesthetist

Integrated Care System; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Anaesthetist for a fixed-term contract. The role involves anaesthesia for cardiac procedures and post-operative care in a respected cardiac team. Candidates should have advanced training in cardiac anaesthesia and a strong commitment to teaching, with a flexible timetable that allows for professional development. Prior hospital visit encouraged before application.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC or eligibility within six months.
• Evidence of teaching commitment and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of audit participation and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia and post-operative care for cardiac patients.
• Lead service development and participate in teaching activities.
• Supervise and assess specialist trainees and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Advanced training in cardiac anaesthesia

Proficiency in transoesophageal echocardiography

Good communication skills

Education

oFRCA or its recognised equivalent

Higher Degree related to anaesthesia

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed Term Cardiac Anaesthetist

The closing date is 12 August 2025

University Sussex Hospitals (East) are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic cardiac anaesthetist to take up a fixed-term contract within our supportive cardiac surgery team.

The primary responsibility of this role is for anaesthesia and post-operative critical care of patients attending the Sussex Cardiac Centre. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.

This fixed term post has a flexible timetable consisting of sessions in cardiac theatre, interventional cardiology and CICU cover. Non-resident on-call activity at an approximate frequency of 1 in 6 would be desirable.

Visiting our department prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical lead or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of cardiac and cardiology procedures, as well as day to day management of the CICU is expected. As an expanding service, there are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.

We are large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.

Further details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

This fixed term post has a flexible timetable with no set pattern. Of the 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, 1 is for the post-holder to undertake Supported Professional Activity (SPA). Of the clinical PAs, a typical week would consist of 4-6 theatre sessions amounting to 7.85 Direct Clinical Care PAs. The remainder will be made up of non-resident on-call activity as described below, at an approximate frequency of 1 in 6.

Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

Please see Job description & Person specs for full details.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• oFRCA or or its recognised equivalent
• oFull 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 Anaesthesia 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)
• oHigher Degree
• oHigher degree related to anaesthesia

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oAdvanced training in cardiac anaesthesia
• oProficiency in transoesophageal echocardiography
• oAccreditation in Transoesophageal echocardiography

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 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)