Job summary
At EKHUFT we are pleased to be offering a Specialty Doctor Post in Paediatrics to join our dynamic Child Health Team. The appointee will participate in a 12 PA rota including on calls in Paediatrics William Harvey Hospital (WHH).
The Child Health Department at EKHUFT encompasses a broad range of Paediatric services with Inpatient paediatric and neonatal services located at the William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford, inpatient and Special Care Baby Unit facilities at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate. Ambulatory paediatric care is provided at Dolphin Ward, Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH), Canterbury and Carousel Ward, Buckland Hospital, Dover.
Padua Ward at the WHH is a 28-bed inpatient ward for children and young people, with two dedicated high dependency beds. Appointees will also work on the children's assessment unit (CAU) which accepts referrals from GPs and from the Children's Emergency Department (Children's ED is staffed separately by the ED team). Over the next year the CAU will move from Padua to a dedicated space within the emergency village, as part of our multimillion-pound ED development. Outpatient activity is delivered in an adjacent paediatric outpatient area. There is an outdoor 'roof' play area and a good-sized indoor playroom, supported by the play therapy team.
Main duties of the job
Appointees will work within acute paediatrics, including cover for acute admissions, inpatients, ambulatory care and outpatient clinics (alongside consultants). There are potential opportunities for development within a range of subspecialties; appointees may also request opportunities for experience within community paediatrics (which is integrated into EKHUFT) and our level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at WHH, which provides a full range of medical intensive care including high frequency oscillation, nitric oxide therapy and therapeutic hypothermia.
We expect that all specialty doctors will develop their skills and experience while working with us: every specialty doctor is supported by a consultant educational supervisor. Previous post-holders have been successful in obtaining consultant posts following CESR accreditation, ST posts on the RCPCH training program, and educational roles with Kings College Hospital, and the new Kent and Medway Medical School.
A business case to expand the number of child health consultants has been approved, with recruitment underway, providing a strong opportunity to develop our services as well as implement new and innovative ways of working. Successful candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm to participate in our innovative service development, improving our ability to meet the demands of our local population and deliver responsive and timely care.
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 on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Minimum of English Level 2, Grade C or equivalent, IELTs or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable
- Other awards/titles/qualifications et MSc/Phd Honorary lecturer
- APLS or EPALS
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 1-year NHS experience
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise equivalent to ST4 level.
- Commitment to maintaining & developing knowledge
- Displays sound professional judgement
Desirable
- 2 Years NHS experience
- Experience and qualifications in Paediatrics ED and/or Paediatrics HDU/PICU
- Experience working as middle grade in NHS general paediatrics
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding of processes by which children and young people are kept safe.
- Experience with use of governance systems (e.g. DATIX)
Desirable
- Experience in leading audit or guideline development
- Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for quality improvement.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Consistent behaviour which upholds EKHUFT values: ? Compassionate ? Calm ? Collaborative ? Honest ? Accountable ? Inspiring
Desirable
- Awards or other evidence demonstrating outstanding behaviours in these areas
Other requirements
Essential
- Experience and dedication to teaching peers, juniors, MDT members and beyond
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience and/or qualifications in teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Minimum of English Level 2, Grade C or equivalent, IELTs or graduate of a UK Medical School
Desirable
- Other awards/titles/qualifications et MSc/Phd Honorary lecturer
- APLS or EPALS
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 1-year NHS experience
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise equivalent to ST4 level.
- Commitment to maintaining & developing knowledge
- Displays sound professional judgement
Desirable
- 2 Years NHS experience
- Experience and qualifications in Paediatrics ED and/or Paediatrics HDU/PICU
- Experience working as middle grade in NHS general paediatrics
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding of processes by which children and young people are kept safe.
- Experience with use of governance systems (e.g. DATIX)
Desirable
- Experience in leading audit or guideline development
- Demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for quality improvement.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Consistent behaviour which upholds EKHUFT values: ? Compassionate ? Calm ? Collaborative ? Honest ? Accountable ? Inspiring
Desirable
- Awards or other evidence demonstrating outstanding behaviours in these areas
Other requirements
Essential
- Experience and dedication to teaching peers, juniors, MDT members and beyond
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience and/or qualifications in teaching
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
