About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for a ST3-ST5 Trust doctorin Gastroenterology at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford covering a Gastroenterology ward and occasional outliers. This is a gastroenterology specific role based on the Gastroenterology ward with in-reach into ED for Gastroenterology patients. These posts will be for 12 months in the first instance
Main duties of the job
The role is a Trust Doctor in Gastroenterology. The post involves duties on a full shift basis of 40 hours.
There is no GIM requirement in this role
About us
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All positions within the Trust working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. All other posts will require standard checks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.We positively promote flexible working practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the population we serve, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are actively encouraging equal opportunities. The Trust operates a complete smoking ban on all sites and grounds.Kent is a beautiful county with superb beaches and many opportunities for sport, easy links to the continent by ferry or tunnel, pretty villages inland and both sites are close to the historic City of Canterbury. Easy rail and road links to London add to the pleasure of Kentish life. There are excellent private and grammar schools in the area with a range of affordable housing.
Job description Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services.
The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.
It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students.
The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.
Person Specification
Skills and experience Essential
Competent in relevant clinical procedures, particularly ascitic tap and paracentesis Able to prioritise clinical need Able to work independently, but aware of limitations and knows when to ask for relevant help Computer literate Interest of participation in Audit, QIP, Mortality meetings
Desirable
Leadership or Teaching experience
Qualifications and Training Essential
GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
ALS Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology MRCO or equivalent
Clinical governance Essential
Understands principals of patient confidentiality and data protection Evidence of precipitation in Audit, QIP, Mortality meetings
Desirable
Completed audit / QIP
Personal/professional attributes Essential
Welcoming and polite, respectful of people and their dignity Attentive and helpful, vigilant about safety
Desirable
Passionate about advancing career plans
Other requirements Essential
Adhere to the Trust's values
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
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)