An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiac team as a Consultant Cardiologist specialising in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). The post will be primarily based at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, but there will be opportunities to work elsewhere within the trust. There will be sessions in advanced imaging: cardiac MRI and echo. As a designated Level 2 Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Centre, we offer a comprehensive and patient-centred service for adults living with congenital heart conditions. Our multidisciplinary team, comprising specialist cardiologists, nurses, physiologists, and allied health professionals, delivers expert care across outpatient, inpatient and diagnostic settings.
The tertiary centre is based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, is a world-class facility providing advanced diagnostics, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse network of hospitals delivering high-quality cardiac care. Our services span from cutting-edge tertiary interventions to community-based diagnostics and rehabilitation, ensuring a truly comprehensive cardiology pathway.
- Out-patient clinics specialising in ACHD.
- Advanced imaging sessions – ECHO and cardiac MRI
- Working collaboratively with other specialist cardiology teams.
- Representation at ACHD network events and contribution to weekly regional MDT.
- Audit and education
- In-patient duties – Team of the Week (TOW) consultant (1:12)
The post holder will be responsible for providing consultant support for Team of the Week, consultant delivered acute cardiology rota 1:12 frequency. All routine clinical activities are cancelled during TOW week.
The post will be predominantly based at Royal Sussex County Hospital site though the successful candidate could be expected to work within the entire UHSussex network.
ON CALL ROTA 1:11 (currently weekends Friday – Sunday) Low frequency, Category B
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our
candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Victoria Parish Job title: Consultant Cardiologist Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01273 696955
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Dr Vicky Parish, Clinical Lead Tel 01273 696955 ext 64906
[email protected]Professor Hildick-Smith, Clinical Lead, 01273 696955 ext 64957
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