Trust doctor in General Medicine (ST1)

Integrated Care System; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Trust doctor in General Medicine for a fixed-term post at William Harvey Hospital. The role involves covering absences, training junior staff, and participating in clinical audits. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have relevant postgraduate training. The position is open to various working arrangements including full-time and flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Completed UK foundation programme or equivalent.
• Recent experience in general or specialist medicine roles.

Responsibilities

• Cover for the absence of colleagues, including on-call.
• Participate in training junior medical staff and medical students.
• Engage in clinical audits, journal clubs, and departmental teaching.

Skills

Basic Medical Qualification (e.g., MBBS or MB ChB)

Comprehensive clinical knowledge

Ability to utilize evidence-based medicine

Teamwork skills

Education

Full GMC registration

Completion of at least four years postgraduate training

Proficiency in English (PLAB, IELTS, GCSE)

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Trust doctor in General Medicine (ST1)

The closing date is 03 August 2025

Applicants are invited to apply for an ST1 Trust Doctor post in General Medicine across our Acute site William Harvey Hospital. This post will be fixed term for 12 months.

Within the General and Specialist Medicine Care group are departments including Cardiology, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Health Care of Older People, Neurology, Renal, Rheumatology, and Respiratory.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with a license to practice and have completed the UK foundation programme or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to cover for the 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 at nationally agreed rates and coordinated to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The post holder will actively participate in training junior medical staff, supervise, educate, and assist medical students. Participation in clinical audits, journal clubs, and departmental teaching sessions is expected. Regular appraisals will be conducted, and engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is required.

About us

We are a pioneering Trust on an exciting journey of healthcare transformation, with award-winning research and innovation, and a strong team ethos. We seek positive clinical leaders committed to delivering first-class patient care to a diverse and complex population.

Job responsibilities

The appointee will cover for colleagues' absences (including on-call duties) on short notice. Extra hours outside the rota will be paid at nationally agreed rates and will be managed to comply with legislation.

The post holder will be involved in training junior staff, supervising, educating, and assisting medical students. Participation in clinical audits, journal clubs, departmental teaching, and CPD activities is essential. Regular appraisals will be held.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• Completion of at least four years postgraduate training, with at least two years in a relevant training programme
• Recent experience in general or specialist medicine roles
• Proficiency in English with qualifications such as PLAB, IELTS (academic), or GCSE English Language at Grade B or above
• Possession of primary or final specialty qualification
• Related Registrar experience in various medicine specialties

Clinical/Technical Expertise

• Basic Medical Qualification (e.g., MBBS or MB ChB), MRCP, ALS
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge, skills, and IT expertise
• Holistic patient care approach and teamwork skills
• Ability to utilize evidence-based medicine and clinical audits for decision-making
• Expertise in at least one field within the specialty
• Completion of APLS/EPLS provider course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours