Job summary

We are currently looking for a ST3-ST5 Trust doctorin Gastroenterology at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford covering a Gastroenterology ward and occasional outliers. This is a gastroenterology specific role based on the Gastroenterology ward with in-reach into ED for Gastroenterology patients. These posts will be for 12 months in the first instance

Main duties of the job

The role is a Trust Doctor in Gastroenterology. The post involves duties on a full shift basis of 40 hours.

There is no GIM requirement in this role

About us

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All positions within the Trust working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. All other posts will require standard checks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.We positively promote flexible working practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the population we serve, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are actively encouraging equal opportunities. The Trust operates a complete smoking ban on all sites and grounds.Kent is a beautiful county with superb beaches and many opportunities for sport, easy links to the continent by ferry or tunnel, pretty villages inland and both sites are close to the historic City of Canterbury. Easy rail and road links to London add to the pleasure of Kentish life. There are excellent private and grammar schools in the area with a range of affordable housing.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year basic per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

344-9832MEDWHH-D

Job locations

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services.

The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation.

It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students.

The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.

Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will be responsible for communication and liaison with other medical and service departments within the hospital and with general practitioners and other agencies, such as district nursing and Social Services. The appointee will be expected to cover for absence of colleagues (including on call cover) at short notice, e.g. sickness. Cover outside the Rota requiring extra hours of work will be paid as additional work at nationally agreed rates and will be coordinated to be compliant with the relevant legislation. It is expected that the post holder will play an active part in the training of junior medical staff. He/she will also be expected to supervise, educate and assist medical students. The post holder should take an active part in clinical audit, journal club and departmental teaching sessions. Regular appraisals will occur and the post holder will be expected to take part in CPD.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Competent in relevant clinical procedures, particularly ascitic tap and paracentesis
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Able to work independently, but aware of limitations and knows when to ask for relevant help
• Computer literate
• Interest of participation in Audit, QIP, Mortality meetings

Desirable

• Leadership or Teaching experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS
• Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology
• MRCO or equivalent

Clinical governance

Essential

• Understands principals of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Evidence of precipitation in Audit, QIP, Mortality meetings

Desirable

• Completed audit / QIP

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Welcoming and polite, respectful of people and their dignity
• Attentive and helpful, vigilant about safety

Desirable

• Passionate about advancing career plans

Other requirements

Essential

• Adhere to the Trust's values

Person Specification Skills and experience Essential Competent in relevant clinical procedures, particularly ascitic tap and paracentesis Able to prioritise clinical need Able to work independently, but aware of limitations and knows when to ask for relevant help Computer literate Interest of participation in Audit, QIP, Mortality meetings Desirable Leadership or Teaching experience Qualifications and Training Essential GMC Registration MBBS or equivalent Desirable ALS Additional relevant clinical experience, preferably including working at middle grade level in Gastroenterology MRCO or equivalent Clinical governance Essential Understands principals of patient confidentiality and data protection Evidence of precipitation in Audit, QIP, Mortality meetings Desirable Completed audit / QIP Personal/professional attributes Essential Welcoming and polite, respectful of people and their dignity Attentive and helpful, vigilant about safety Desirable Passionate about advancing career plans Other requirements Essential Adhere to the Trust's values

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)