LED ST3+ Cardiology - Conquest

NHS

Job Description

Job summary

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity for a LED ST3+ doctor in adult cardiology. This post will be based at East Sussex. Applicants should have some cardiac experience and preferably MRCP exam and be on the General Medical Council's Register

The post holder will be expected to undertake acute cardiac outpatient work and will have inpatient duties. The appointee will have a special interest in Cardiology and General Medicine. The post will be based at Conquest Hospital and may be expected to undertake duties on both sites (Eastbourne DGH). The successful candidate will gain exposure and experience in all aspects of clinical cardiology. Training in echocardiography and some procedures will be provided according to the experience of the successful candidate and needs of other trainees.

Main duties of the job

This post is aimed at supporting the existing team at the Conquest. The Catheter Laboratory provides primary angioplasty, angiography & cardiac pacing, including complex devices (Bi-Ventricular pacemakers and ICDs) electrophysiology and ablation.

This post has been developed to support the ward based system, outpatient clinics, Heart failure ward rounds and the management of the elective and emergency patient pathway

The post holder is encouraged to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, and non-medical staff.

A contribution to the GIM rota is expected.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached and work pattern

Please contact for an informal discussion

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

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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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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