Job summary

The successful candidate would be on a 10 PA contract with provision of higher PA on mutual agreement. This post will lead to a total of fifteen consultant surgeons within the department. This post will be required to be flexible to assist the speciality in delivering National Performance Standards.

This fixed term contract will only be agreed for the maximum term of 24 months with purpose of enabling you to complete your portfolio pathway (formerly CESR) application. During this period we expect therefore that you positively and actively engage in this process and provide periodical evidence to confirm activity against this requirement cumulating into submitting your application in advance of the end of this contract. If you do not fully complete the pathway by the end of the contract or provide evidence when requested that you are taking steps to complete the pathway application, then your employment contract will be terminated.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will work on QEQM hospital site.

In addition to the clinical responsibilities of the post the department is looking for a candidate who will bring to the department new skills, knowledge and techniques. This may include patient safety, quality improvement, management or research. Possession of proven capabilities in the candidate's chosen area of expertise together with high training would be advantageous.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of anydeclared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Essential Medical degree from recognised medical school FRCS or equivalent Full GMC registration GMC specialist registration

Desirable

Higher qualification - ND, PhD, MSc, MRCP Teaching qualification

Skills and experience

Essential

Sufficient experience at desired level Able to deliver services without direct supervision Evidence of thorough and broad training in General Surgery

Desirable

Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas and projects Peri operative training

Management skills, Personal/professional attributes & other requirements

Essential

Good time management Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving Upholds Trust Values GMC code of conduct Has personal insight to weakness and strengths Able to access all Trust sites in a timely manner to fulfil the duties of the post