East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals, with ongoing significant investment in medical and nursing staff and hospital infrastructure. We are benefitting from an extensive new build in the emergency department and are working with our system partners to develop integrated patient pathways. We are seeking clinicians who can help shape the future of Acute and Same Day Emergency Care pathways contributing to our emerging 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), Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC), and Same-Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services. Ensure seamless transitions of care from the Emergency Department to Acute 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. 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 of the page. 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. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Full GMC Registration MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine Leadership or teaching experience Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD Skills and experience
Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take independent responsibility for patients RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine U.K clinical experience Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE) Clinical governance
Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings Other requirements
Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites Upholds and models the Trust value Managerial skills or Digital I.T experience to enable innovative clinical pathways (virtual wards) Personal/professional attributes
Welcoming and polite Attentive and helpful Respect others' time Speak up on behalf of those who can't Passionate about advancing career plans 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata where applicable)
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This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals, with ongoing significant investment in medical and nursing staff and hospital infrastructure. We are benefitting from an extensive new build in the emergency department and are working with our system partners to develop integrated patient pathways. We are seeking clinicians who can help shape the future of Acute and Same Day Emergency Care pathways contributing to our emerging 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), Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC), and Same-Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services. Ensure seamless transitions of care from the Emergency Department to Acute 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. 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 of the page. 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. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Full GMC Registration MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), or relevant CESR or European Community Rights, or Consultant experience in Acute/General medicine Leadership or teaching experience Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD Skills and experience
Broad level of teaching experience and competence in Acute Medicine Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical school Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take independent responsibility for patients RCP Specialist Certification in Acute Medicine U.K clinical experience Added skillset in point of care ultrasound, ECHO (FICE) Clinical governance
Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings Other requirements
Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites Upholds and models the Trust value Managerial skills or Digital I.T experience to enable innovative clinical pathways (virtual wards) Personal/professional attributes
Welcoming and polite Attentive and helpful Respect others' time Speak up on behalf of those who can't Passionate about advancing career plans 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. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata where applicable)
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