Job summary Fixed Term Consultant Cardiac Surgeon - asap for 6 months We are looking to appoint an individual who is an outstanding clinician and surgeon. There are many opportunities provided by working in an acute teaching hospital with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and research, high quality patient experience, top quartile performance in outcomes and efficiency, and good staff morale. In return we expect our consultants to lead by example and use every opportunity to help us improve what we do and strengthen our reputation. The role is that of a Cardiac Surgeon dealing with all aspects of Adult Cardiac Surgery (with the exception of transplantation and GUCH surgery). We specialise in a wide variety of conditions and pathology and perform a broad range of surgical procedures including minimal access cardiac surgery. We are not looking for a surgeon with a particular sub-interest but expertise in specific areas will be taken into consideration during the appointment process. UHS is the regional teaching hospital working across multiple sites including the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath as well as Worthing Hospital and St. Richard's Hospital in Chichester. The Brighton campus incorporates the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital. Main duties of the job The clinical duties of the post include the following: Theatre work (operating 2 lists per week on average) Outpatient clinic work (1 OPD per week) Ward rounds CICU rounds Patient care and administration Teaching and education On-call commitment (non-resident): currently 1 in 5 To provide a clinical Cardiac Surgical service for patients at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. As a tertiary service, with referrals coming from District General Hospitals in Sussex and South East England, the delivery of outreach services such as clinics or MDT meetings will be required. The clinical service consists of all aspects of elective and emergency adult cardiac surgery with the exception of transplantation and congenital (GUCH) surgery. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the objective of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, audit and research. To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development. On Call Commitment : 1 in 5 with prospective cover, Category A. 5% supplement applies. 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 our Wellbeing 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. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-MWFTCONCARDSURG-403 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRCS/MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the fixed term post Desirable Higher degree Teaching qualification Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oIndependent- level operating in basic cardiac surgery procedures oCITU management and experience oUnderstanding of clinical risk management Desirable Experience in cardiac surgical emergencies and trauma. Experience in thoracic aortic surgery. Experience in mitral valve surgery Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Qualifications and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research experience Publications Prize and honours Career Progression & Personal Attributes Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRCS/MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 12 months of the date of the fixed term post Desirable Higher degree Teaching qualification Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oIndependent- level operating in basic cardiac surgery procedures oCITU management and experience oUnderstanding of clinical risk management Desirable Experience in cardiac surgical emergencies and trauma. Experience in thoracic aortic surgery. Experience in mitral valve surgery Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Qualifications and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research experience Publications Prize and honours Career Progression & Personal Attributes Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)