Job summary
This post has been created to support the current General Surgery department. The post holder will be expected to work as a team, supporting and enhancing the already excellent department.
The William Harvey Care Group consists of Urgent and Emergency Care, General Medicine, General Surgery, Colorectal, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and Cardiology services at William Harvey Hospital (WHH).
Our surgical unit ranks highly in the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) outcomes with some of the lowest mortality rates in the country, a reflection of the teamwork and support of the anaesthetic and critical care departments. The Department also boasts a very successful Surgical Same Day Emergency care (SDEC) that has helped deliver high quality and effective emergency and ambulatory care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the clinical responsibilities of the post the department is looking for a candidate who will bring to the department new skills, knowledge and techniques. This may include patient safety, quality improvement, management or research. Possession of proven capabilities in the candidate's chosen area of expertise together with high training would be advantageous.
This fixed term contract will only be agreed with purpose of enabling you to complete your portfolio pathway (formerly CESR) application. During this period we expect therefore that you positively and actively engage in this process and provide periodical evidence to confirm activity against this requirement cumulating into submitting your application in advance of the end of this contract. If you do not fully complete the pathway by the end of the contract or provide evidence when requested that you are taking steps to complete the pathway application, then your employment contract will be terminated.
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.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Details
Date posted: 18 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-4252CONWHH
Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
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 don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If AI programmes are used then the application may be rejected.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Essential)
* Full GMC registration
* Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months or equivalent
* Independent practice within NHS
Qualifications & Training (Desirable)
* Higher qualification - ND, PhD, MSc, MRCP
* Teaching qualification
Skills and experience (Essential)
* Experience managing junior medical staff and teams
* Effective Leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills
* Excellent written and verbal communications
* Analytical, numeracy and Financial Management skills
* Level of self-awareness
* Knowledge of the structure, functions, culture and values of the NHS – Understanding the implications of the modernisation agenda
Skills and experience (Desirable)
* High quality business and service planning skills
* Understanding the provision and delivery of health care / Government strategy and plans for modernisation
* Knowledge of Research and Development and evidence-based practice, culture and values of the NHS and its inter-relationship with other agencies
* Environmental and political awareness
Clinical Governance (Essential)
* Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
* Experience of Audit
* Commitment to implementation and strengthening of clinical governance
Clinical Governance (Desirable)
* Track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including delivery of performance targets
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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