East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Rotational Trust Doctor KCH ST1/2

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Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is pleased toannounce an exciting initiative focused on the recruitment ofjunior doctors. We are seeking to fill Specialist Trainee year 1 (ST1)and Year 2 (ST2) positions across various specialties within thetrust. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to workmainly at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and possibly at WilliamHarvey Hospitals in Ashford and QEQM Hospital Margate whichserve as the primary sites in our innovative and dynamicFoundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The clinical experience will encompass a range of specialties within the care group. This may include areaswithin surgery/medicine such as Vascular Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Renal Medicine, Stroke - all of whichoffer stimulating and diverse educational opportunities. Additional specialties may be available within caregroup.

About us

We are one of the largest hospitaltrusts in England, with three acutehospitals and community sitesserving a local population of around700,000. We also provide specialistservices for Kent and Medway.We're on an exciting journey oftransformation. With a new MedicalSchool at the centre of ourcommunity, a focus on research,clinical leadership and making ourtrust a rewarding and friendly placeto work, there's never been a bettertime to join us.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

344-9728MEDKCH

Job locations

Kent and canterbury hospitals

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description with detailed information of the role and requirements.

Please contact Medical Workforce Team for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description with detailed information of the role and requirements.

Please contact Medical Workforce Team for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English Language
  • BMBS or MBBS
  • 3-year post graduate work experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of UK healthcare systems
  • ALERT
  • IMPACT
  • MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
  • BSS
  • CRISP

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to direct and organise teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Builds strong/effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
  • Ability to cope well under pressure

Desirable

  • Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation in the highest standards for patients, juniors and others
  • Prior relevant surgical/medical experience
  • Experience in teaching
  • Audit/Research experience

Clinical governance

Essential

  • Knowledge in Incident reporting and investigations
  • Experience / knowledge in Clinical audit and quality improvement Projects (QIPs)

Desirable

  • Experience reporting clinical incidents Experience in QIPs /Audits
  • Experience of being involved in an adverse clinical incident, complaint, or coroner's case Research experience

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

  • Enthusiastic about one or more medical specialities
  • Accepts responsibility for own errors

Desirable

  • Interest in leadership
  • Interest in mentoring Students
  • Interest in system improvement

Other requirements

Essential

  • Complying with EKHUFT policies and upholding our core values.
  • Complying with GMC Good Medical Practice

Desirable

  • Ability for independent movement between sites (Driving licence)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English Language
  • BMBS or MBBS
  • 3-year post graduate work experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of UK healthcare systems
  • ALERT
  • IMPACT
  • MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
  • BSS
  • CRISP

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Ability to direct and organise teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Builds strong/effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
  • Ability to cope well under pressure

Desirable

  • Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation in the highest standards for patients, juniors and others
  • Prior relevant surgical/medical experience
  • Experience in teaching
  • Audit/Research experience

Clinical governance

Essential

  • Knowledge in Incident reporting and investigations
  • Experience / knowledge in Clinical audit and quality improvement Projects (QIPs)

Desirable

  • Experience reporting clinical incidents Experience in QIPs /Audits
  • Experience of being involved in an adverse clinical incident, complaint, or coroner's case Research experience

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

  • Enthusiastic about one or more medical specialities
  • Accepts responsibility for own errors

Desirable

  • Interest in leadership
  • Interest in mentoring Students
  • Interest in system improvement

Other requirements

Essential

  • Complying with EKHUFT policies and upholding our core values.
  • Complying with GMC Good Medical Practice

Desirable

  • Ability for independent movement between sites (Driving licence)

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).

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.

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

Kent and canterbury hospitals

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and canterbury hospitals

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Workforce Team

Medical Workforce Team

ekhtr.medicalworkforceteam@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

344-9728MEDKCH

Job locations

Kent and canterbury hospitals

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


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