Specialised Cardiac Physiologist at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join the Sussex Cardiac Centre during a major redevelopment phase under the 3Ts transformation project.

Applications are welcomed from physiologists who wish to maintain broad-based skills or specialise in areas such as:

• Echocardiography

• Electrophysiology (EP)

• Cardiac Devices

The department is modern, research-active, and consultant-supported, with strong emphasis on professional development and accreditation.

Organisational Culture

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC.

The Trust promotes:

• Equality, diversity & inclusion
• Staff networks and buddy support
• Disability Confident Employer (Level 3)
• Veteran Aware Trust

Contact for Informal Enquiries

Caroline New Jackson
Principal Cardiac Physiologist
Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01273 664643

Department Highlights

Echocardiography Services

• Routine inpatient & outpatient TTE
• 3D Echocardiography
• Dobutamine Stress Echo
• Exercise Echo
• Contrast & Bubble studies
• Adult Congenital & Heart Failure screening
• Active research involvement (TAVI, ASD, PFO closures)
• BSE accredited department (since 2008)
• Weekly review & monthly teaching meetings

Cardiac Catheter Labs

• Complex structural intervention
• PCI
• Dedicated EP Lab
• RF & Cryo ablation
• Complex VT & AF ablation
• Advanced 3D mapping (Carto & Precision systems)
• Expanding VT ablation programme

Cardiac Devices

• CRT & ICD implantation
• Rapidly growing virtual follow-up clinic
• Physiologist-led ILR implant & explant service

• egular training sessions & MDT meetings

• Consultant cardiologist support

• Mentorship for BHRS or BSE accreditation

• Encouragement of postgraduate exams

• Active CPD support

• Experienced Cardiac Physiologist

• Dynamic and motivated

• Interest in specialisation or maintaining broad skills

• Commitment to continued professional development

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Work Authorization

Open to candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship, provided UKVI requirements are met

Visa Sponsorship

Yes – Eligible under UKVI Skilled Worker route (subject to meeting skill and salary thresholds, minimum £25,000 and role-specific criteria)