Job summary
The QEQM is a busy district general hospital close to the Kent coast and surrounded by countryside. We have 3000 deliveries per year. This is a positive time to join Women's Health in East Kent Hospitals. Following the publication of the Kirkup report in October 2022 we have embarked on a journey to fundamentally transform the way we work to provide the right standard of care and compassion every day. The labour ward has 8 delivery rooms and a dedicated obstetrics emergency theatre. There is a joint antenatal and postnatal ward and a co-located maternity led unit. There are specialist clinics that take place weekly in urogynaecology, fertility, colposcopy, fetal medicine, high risk obstetrics, menopause care and rapid access clinics. Facilities for urodynamics, outpatient hysteroscopy and early pregnancy ultrasound scanning also exist. A dedicated early pregnancy unit (EPAU) and gynae assessment unit (GAU) are also present which is adjacent to the gynaecology ward.
Main duties of the job
The doctor will participate in a full shift pattern to provide 24-hour cover. This is EWTD compliant and the frequency of on call is 1 in 9. Regular attendance of antenatal and gynaecological clinics. Supporting antenatal triage/day assessment. Attendance/assistance in theatre lists for elective and emergency obstetric and benign gynaecology/gynae oncology cases. Participation in mandatory training, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
Communication: This will include responsibility for and arrangement of: - (i) Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital including: - General Management, Medical Records, Social Work Department (ii) Communication with General Practitioners will include telephone discussion of problems and writing of letters about cases seen in the department (iii) Communication with other hospitals and special departments in other hospital.
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.
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 and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration General training equivalent to completion of Foundation year 1 & 2
Desirable
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Possess a range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise
- Sees patients within a holistic context.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- PROMPT.
- ASLO/MOET.
- BLS/NLS.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe.
- Vigilant about safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listens and clearly communicates
- Delivers the best outcomes.
- Appreciates good work.
- Always improving self and services.
Desirable
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Welcoming and polite
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others' time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can't.
- Respect people and their dignity
- Work as a team
- Take responsibility
- Be a leader
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration General training equivalent to completion of Foundation year 1 & 2
Desirable
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Possess a range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise
- Sees patients within a holistic context.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience.
- PROMPT.
- ASLO/MOET.
- BLS/NLS.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe.
- Vigilant about safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listens and clearly communicates
- Delivers the best outcomes.
- Appreciates good work.
- Always improving self and services.
Desirable
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Welcoming and polite
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others' time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can't.
- Respect people and their dignity
- Work as a team
- Take responsibility
- Be a leader
Other Requirements
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust 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.
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).
