Consultant CardiologistNHS

Job summary

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

Job description

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.

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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.