Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

At EKHUFT we are pleased to be offering position of Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics to join a dynamic Child Health Team. The appointee will participate in EWTD compliant full shift Rota of 13 Middle Grades to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week General Paediatrics (number of children admitted, number of children seen in ED) and Neonatal (level 1 SCBU in busy maternity services with 3600 labour a year) acute and emergency care for children and young people age 0 – 16 (18) in various hospital environments specially designated and staffed for children and young people in Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate (QEQM). Attendances to A&E from April 2017: November 2021 57,535 and admissions to Rainbow Ward: 10,934.

Our rota supplies two Middle Grades a day from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, two middle grades every night (24/7). Additionally, Monday to Friday, 1 middle grade is dedicated to Neonates 8:30 AM to 5 PM, 1 middle grade dedicated to run an outpatient clinic with a Consultant 9:00am–5pm.

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.

Middle Grades will receive 0.5 PA of CPD a week in 12 PA full time contract and 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 on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maha Farah Job title: Consultant Paediatrics Email address: [email protected]

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