Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Trust Doctor (ST1)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 4 months (Deanery gap from 07/04/2027 - 03/08/2027 Only)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 344-8997MEDSAC
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £55,355 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/11/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Trust Doctor in Intensive Care Medicine (ST1)
Trust Doctor (ST1)
Job overview
The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive care Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital are active in audits and research and there will be plenty of opportunity to participate in Quality improvement projects and Research. Regular formal teaching sessions and journal club also form part of the learning available. Anaesthesia is provided for elective and emergency surgery in the operating theatre complex of 6 main, 3 day-surgery and 1 obstetric theatre. The CEPOD theatre and obstetric theatre are available 24 hours per day. There is a resident anaesthetic consultant for CEPOD from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays and for part of the day at weekends.
Main duties of the job
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. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support. It will include pre, per and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls and acute pain queries. Travel to other sites within the Trust will have to be anticipated to allow for full teaching experience.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t 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 any declared disability.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent, eligible for full GMC Registration.
Desirable criteria
- Primary FRCA or equivalent overseas degree.
Other requirement
Essential criteria
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- 1-2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent.
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology.
- Enthusiastic to maintain and develop knowledge.
- Displays sound professional judgement Sees patients within a holistic context.
Desirable criteria
- ALS Provider course.
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Basic Computer skills
- Embraces evidence-based practice & audit.
- Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills
- Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others.
- Consistently safe/Vigilant about safety
- Reassuringly professional.
- Listen and clearly communicate/Work as a team.
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Computer skills.
- Completed an audit cycle.
- Understanding of clinical governance
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential criteria
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry
- Embraces evidence-based practice & audit Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills.
- Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ana Alegria
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
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