Rheumatology services in East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust are delivered on three main sites (WHH, KCH & QEQMH) as well as at community outpatient clinics at Dover, Folkestone and Estuary View, Whitstable. General Rheumatology services are provided.
The department is now a designated specialised Rheumatology centre, enabling local, rapid treatment of patients with Lupus and Vasculitis with NHS England approved treatments. There are regular multidisciplinary Rheumatology and Vasculitis MDTs.
The starting 10 PAs contract will include both direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting activity (SPA). Extra PAs may be available to applicants for personal or professional reasons to work more than 40 hours per week. We are also able to have discussions regarding part time hours.
The job plan will include clinics (4/5 per week), ward work and general medicine on call.
We will work with you to develop your specialist interests whether these be further developing our existing services, or looking to develop new services for our Trust. We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.
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 for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Williams Job title: Head of Operations for General Medicine Email address: nicola.williams18@nhs.net