About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals, with ongoingsignificant investment in medical and nursing staff and hospitalinfrastructure. We are benefitting from an extensive new buildin the emergency department and a brand new SDEC.We areseeking clinicians who can help shape the future of Acute andSame Day Emergency Care pathways contributing to ouremerging clinical strategy.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of acutely unwell medical patients.
- Supervise and lead the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), and Same-Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services.
- Ensure seamless transitions of care from the Emergency Department toAcute Medicine and beyond.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement innovative pathways for acute care.
- Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and governance activities.
- Actively participate in the training and mentorship of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 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.
We also offer up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
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 on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
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*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
- CCT/CESR (portfolio Pathway) Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview or European Community Rights or adequate Consultant experience to be considered for a Fix -Term post
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school
Desirable
- Leadership or teaching experience
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
Skills and experience
Essential
- Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take independent responsibility for patients
Desirable
- RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine
- U.K clinical experience
- Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE)
Clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings
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
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
St. Peter's Road
Margate
CT9 4AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)