Overview
A new medical school opened in east Kent from 2020, offering 100 training places per annum. We have been working closely with university partners and other Kent Trusts to realise this, and would welcome applicants who may be interested in joint academic and clinical appointments. We are keen to support the professional and academic study of our consultant body, including support to study post-graduate qualifications such as MBA or MSc or undertaking academic research.
Our emergency medicine consultants are supported by an EM workforce consisting of 25 Middle Grade/Speciality Doctors, in addition to higher trainees (2) and ACCS posts (4). We support the development of our junior grade workforce by offering special interest posts, a CESR completion route and a cohort of trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners supported by our Acute Care Nurse Consultants.
The Kent & Medway Medical School (KMMS) is Kent and Medway's first ever medical school, bringing together the existing centres of excellence in health and medical education provided by the two universities, and local healthcare organisations such as East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. It will offer a new model of patient-focused medical education.
Opportunities and Support
Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post. For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our “We care” improvement journey, and medical education and research.
About EKHUFT
Staff and patients from across East Kent Hospitals are the feature of the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history. https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/work-here/
Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the "We are the NHS" campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. EKHUFT is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, and will demonstrate care, research, innovations and life-saving operations as part of the campaign.
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. 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. To find out more about East Kent visit our website at.
The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
Application Process and Logistics
We'll close this job advert once we've received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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