About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to be offering a 1-year fixed term Neonatal Specialty Doctor (ST4-8 equivalent). The appointee will participate in an EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota.
Full support and training needs will be carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will have enthusiasm, excellent clinical and communication skills and be keen to develop skills in clinical governance, quality improvement, research and the development of cross site clinical support for our level 1 sister unit in Margate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder may be involved in teaching other doctors and medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in annual appraisal and undergo annual job plan review.
On Call Arrangements 1:7 full shift rota
The duties and responsibilities in this job description may need further discussion in the future to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the service, future service developments and the post holder
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
MRCP/MRPCH or equivalent Minimum of English level 2 (GCSE) grade C or equivalent IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School NLS or equivalent neonatal resuscitation
Desirable
Prior experience or Neonatal intensive care in UK
Skills and Experience Essential
Full GMC registration Minimum of 2 years experience at Middle Grade level of Neonatal intensive care Level 3
Desirable
NLS or equivalent instructor status APLS or EPLS provider Advanced IT skills Understanding of data collection and analaysis Good clinical Practice for research (GCP) qualification Higher degree management experience/qualification
personal/professional attributes Essential
Welcoming and polite attentive, helpful and respect others Speak on behalf of those who cannot, respect people and their dignity, work as a team, take responsibility and be a leader
Clinical governance Essential
Consistently safe vigilant about safety. reassuringly professional. Listen and clearly communicate Delivers the best outcomes, always improving ourselves and services
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 Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.
Kennington Road
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)