Cardiology Structural Heart Fellow (ST7+equivalent)

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The closing date is 01 July 2025

Post available from November 2025 for one year (extension available)

A clinical fellow position (post CCT fellowship) is available at the Sussex Cardiac Centre, Brighton. The post holder will spend their time training in advanced coronary intervention and/or Structural Heart procedures. They would occupy a supervised slot on the primary on call rota for acute myocardial infarction. The successful applicant would be expected to undertake research projects related to coronary and/or structural heart disease.

Applicants will require active GMC registration, and be post CCT in cardiology or equivalent.

Interested applicants should contact Professor David Hildick-Smith or Dr James Cockburn ( and )

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details

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 ourWellbeing 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.

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time post with options for Consultant-level on call (with back up) depending on level of training.

It would benefit a senior trainee with an interest in structural intervention. You will be able to train extensively in structural interventions with first-operator experience in TAVI, PFO and ASD closure, LAAO and other structural interventions. You will run the Structural Heart meetings for aortic and mitral MDTs and will work closely with the two clinical Specialist Nurses and eight research nurses. There are 10 structural trials running at any one time and over 40 Cardiology trials and you will be available at times to support Nicola Skipper, Lead Cardiology Research Sister.

The SpR will be attached to named consultant Professor David Hildick-Smith and Dr James Cockburn.

If required the successful candidate will also join the oncall team and on occasion be involved with the day to day care of adult cardiology patients.

The post holder accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with his / her 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 in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periodsor on a regular basis

Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or Equivalent
• An intercalated BCc degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• An ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
• Previous experience of clinical research
• Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Familiarity with statistical packages (e.g SPSS, STATA)

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications

Personal Attributes

• Evidence 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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)