Trust Doctor in General Medicine (ST3) | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are currently looking for ST3 Trust doctors in Medicine at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford covering the General Medicine on-call rota. There are various sub-specialities available such as HCOOP, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Stroke. These posts will be for 12 months in the first instance.

We are a friendly, motivated and supportive department seeing approximately 70,000 patients each year. We achieve the 98% access target and are proud that we provide a high quality, patient focused service to the local population.

The role is a Trust Doctor in Medicine. The post involves duties on a full shift basis of 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• The Trust Doctor in acute medicine participates in the on-call rota (1:10 with prospective cover) and has clinical responsibility with day-to-day provision of routine and emergency medical care to a level appropriate to the grade for all patients on the Clinical Decision Unit.
• This post offers the opportunity to acquire experience in Respiratory medicine or TIA management or rotate to ITU.
• 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; cover outside the rota requiring extra hours will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with relevant legislation.
• Active participation in training of junior medical staff, supervision, education and assistance to medical students.
• Participation in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals and CPD participation are expected.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post: Trust Doctor in Medicine (ST3) at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, covering General Medicine on-call rota.
• Sub-speciality opportunities include HCOOP, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Stroke.
• The post is for 12 months in the first instance.
• DBS disclosure: 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 require an enhanced DBS disclosure. All other posts require standard checks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Work Environment and Policies

We positively promote flexible working practices. The Trust promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 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 quality of life in Kent. There are excellent private and grammar schools in the area with a range of affordable housing.

Professional Development and Support

The appointee will be expected to participate in training and supervision of medical students, clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and CPD participation is expected. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil its People Strategy and help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The role includes responsibilities for safeguarding where applicable.