Job summaryUniversity Sussex Hospitals are looking for two outstanding substantive consultant anaesthetists to join our team at the Sussex Cardiac Centre working in a fantastic area of the country. 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.
These posts have arisen due to the retirement of colleagues and offer the successful candidates the opportunity to work at both the Royal Sussex County (just a few minutes walk from the beach)and the Princess Royal set in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Aside from Cardiac surgery and Cardiology services, the department offers a mixture of tertiary general work such as Vascular, Major Trauma, Gynae Oncology and Head and Neck, as well as general anaesthetic work including Obstetrics, Colorectal, Orthopaedics and Urology, and any new post holders would become equal participants in our existing teams. 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 jobDue to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of elective and emergency cardiac surgery and cardiology procedures is expected, as well as managing the needs of cardiac patients on intensive care. The nature of the non-cardiac specialist work undertaken is flexible but can be tailored to the successful candidates interests and skill set by agreement.
The post includes participation in a dedicated cardiac on call rota based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, with 3 tiers of junior doctor on site to support the breadth of the activity occurring out of hours. Despite being an established 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 usWorking for our organisationAt 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate PackDetailsDate posted20 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
10PA
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number279-MWRSCHCONCARDANAES-694Job locationsSussex Cardiac Centre, Royal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job plan will consist of fixed cardiac surgery/cardiology lists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, weeks with daytime responsibility for the cardiac intensive care unit, and can include flexible general anaesthetic sessions by agreement which may vary in nature from week to week depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual.
The post holder will participate in a dedicated on-call rota for cardiac anaesthesia and CICU at the RSCH sitesParticipation in monthly department governance meetings and regular cardiac meetings will be included within the SPA allocation of this post.
In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary teamThe theatre template is defined around a rolling five-week timetable with one week for cover of the CICU and the remainder covering cardiac theatres and general anaesthetic sessions.
The SPA activity undertaken by the post holder will be reviewed after 3 months in post in line with current trust guidance and additional SPA time up to 2PAs in total will be provided by mutual agreement.
The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.
When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.
Interviews Potentially August 2026
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job plan will consist of fixed cardiac surgery/cardiology lists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, weeks with daytime responsibility for the cardiac intensive care unit, and can include flexible general anaesthetic sessions by agreement which may vary in nature from week to week depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. The post holder will participate in a dedicated on-call rota for cardiac anaesthesia and CICU at the RSCH sitesParticipation in monthly department governance meetings and regular cardiac meetings will be included within the SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary teamThe theatre template is defined around a rolling five-week timetable with one week for cover of the CICU and the remainder covering cardiac theatres and general anaesthetic sessions.
The SPA activity undertaken by the post holder will be reviewed after 3 months in post in line with current trust guidance and additional SPA time up to 2PAs in total will be provided by mutual agreement.
The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.
When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.
Interviews Potentially August 2026Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
EssentialBasic Medical DegreeoFRCA or its recognised equivalent.oBasic medical degree oFRCA 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 Anaesthetics 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)DesirableHigher DegreeoFICM or equivalent qualification in intensive care
Clinical Skills & Experience
EssentialoAdvanced training in Cardiac Anaesthesia (or equivalent) -minimum 1 yearoTOE accreditationoCardiac Intensive Care experienceoDeliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to high risk patientsDesirableoEvidence of leading successful Quality Improvement projects
Knowledge
DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableoResearch experienceoPublicationsoPrizes and honours
Career Progression
EssentialoAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
EssentialBasic Medical DegreeoFRCA or its recognised equivalent.oBasic medical degree oFRCA 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 Anaesthetics 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)DesirableHigher DegreeoFICM or equivalent qualification in intensive care
Clinical Skills & Experience
EssentialoAdvanced training in Cardiac Anaesthesia (or equivalent) -minimum 1 yearoTOE accreditationoCardiac Intensive Care experienceoDeliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to high risk patientsDesirableoEvidence of leading successful Quality Improvement projects
Knowledge
DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableoResearch experienceoPublicationsoPrizes and honours
Career Progression
EssentialoAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and writtenDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressSussex Cardiac Centre, Royal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressSussex Cardiac Centre, Royal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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