Job summary
General Surgery in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of innovation and development. At William Harvey Hospital we have a highly specialised and equipped colorectal department offering cancer resections, benign pathology treatment including IBD and endoscopy. The Upper GI team offers laparoscopic cholecystectomy including bile duct exploration, anti-reflux surgery, achalasia treatment and splenectomy. The team consists of 8 Colorectal consultants and 3 Upper GI Consultants. There are 12 registrars, 9 SHOs and 6 F1 Doctors. The department is looking to expand the services offered in line with current innovation and technological advances.
Due to the large catchment area, our emergency take provides the applicant with good acute exposure and plentiful emergency operative opportunities. Our team has a burgeoning research portfolio, including high-profile national studies. We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialisms. We offer a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers
Main duties of the job
The appointee will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will also develop the General Surgical services including a specialist interest to support existing services.
Other responsibilities include: 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 hospitals.
About us
We are a pioneering Trust, on an exciting journey of healthcare transformation, with award-winning research and innovation, and a strong team ethos. We're looking for positive clinical leaders who want to help us deliver first-class patient care to a fascinating and complex population and be part of something special.
As you would expect from a large teaching Trust, we prize training doctors, nurses and other health professionals and we already work closely with local universities and King's College, University of London. We now have the exciting new opportunity of working with Kent and Medway's new Medical School, jointly provided by the University of Kent and Canterbury Christchurch University, which opens in September 2020.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MEDWHH
Job locations
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed overview, job desciption and duties of the post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed overview, job desciption and duties of the post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
* 2 closed loop audits
Desirable
* 4 closed loop audits
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC
* MRCS
* ATLS
Desirable
* Core laparoscopic skills
* Leadership/ Management Course
Skills and experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a registrar post
* Competence in basic laparoscopic operation such as appendicectomy
Desirable
* UK Experience in a registrar post
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Keen interest in career development
* Evidence of teaching and research
Desirable
* Relevant courses
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
* 2 closed loop audits
Desirable
* 4 closed loop audits
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC
* MRCS
* ATLS
Desirable
* Core laparoscopic skills
* Leadership/ Management Course
Skills and experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a registrar post
* Competence in basic laparoscopic operation such as appendicectomy
Desirable
* UK Experience in a registrar post
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
* Keen interest in career development
* Evidence of teaching and research
Desirable
* Relevant courses
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
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
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Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
William Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
Employer's website
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