Trust Doctor in General Medicine (ST3)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Part-time

Home or remote working

Term time hours

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford is seeking a Trust Doctor in General Medicine (ST3) to cover the General Medicine on-call rota and subspecialty rotations. Posts are for 12 months with on-call duties and a 1:10 rota, offering experience across subspecialties such as HCOOP, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Stroke.

The role provides a 40-hour shift pattern with opportunities to rotate to ITU or respiratory medicine, under a supportive department that handles ~70,000

Qualifications

• Clinical training and experience at ST3 level.
• Ability to manage a broad range of medical conditions.
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team.
• Experience in audit and management practices.
• Proven ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day medical care to patients on the Clinical Decision Unit.
• Cover on-call duties 1:10 with prospective cover.
• Develop experience in Respiratory medicine, TIA management or ITU rotations.
• Participate in training of junior medical staff and CPD.

Skills

ST3 level training

Medical leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical decision making

On-call management

Education

Full GMC Registration

Acute & General Medicine ST3 training

NHS experience

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor in General Medicine (ST3)

The closing date is 22 September 2026

We are currently looking for ST3 Trust doctors in Medicine at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford covering the General Medicine on-call rota. There are various sub-specialities available such as HCOOP, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Stroke. These posts will be for 12 months in the first instance.

We are a friendly, motivated and supportive department seeing approximately 70,000 patients each year. We achieve the 98% access target and are proud that we provide a high quality, patient focused service to the local population.

Main duties of the job

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

The Trust Doctor in acute medicine takes part in the on-call rota, 1:10 with prospective cover and has the clinical responsibility with day to day provision of routine and emergency medical care to a level appropriate to the grade for all patients on the Clinical Decision Unit. This post will give the candidate the opportunity to acquire experience in Respiratory medicine or TIA management or rotate to ITU.

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.

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.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Skills and experience

• Clinical training and experience at a level consistent with senior specialty trainees ST3
• Proficiency in managing a comprehensive range of medical conditions
• Capability to lead a multi-professional team and assume full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Proven ability to manage priorities effectively
• Demonstrated leadership skills within multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of training in management/leadership skills
• Experience in audit and management practices
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills
• Flexible approach to work organisation
• Ability to lead project teams

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC Registration
• Acute and General medicine training equivalent to completion of ST3
• NHS experience

Clinical governance

• Vigilant about safety
• Listen and clearly communicate
• Delivers the best outcome
• Always improving our selves/services

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Home or remote working
• Term time hours