Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile function at the heart of the Trust's financial sustainability and transformation agenda. Reporting to the Director of Financial Sustainability, the Head of PMO will provide strategic leadership across the Trust's Cost Improvement Programme (CIP), wider financial improvement portfolio and PMO function, ensuring robust governance, assurance and delivery of major improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Executive Sponsors, Care Group leadership teams, clinicians and Corporate services, and our Subsidiaries, the postholder will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust's approach to financial improvement, productivity and transformation. The role offers the opportunity to influence organisational strategy, lead complex cross-cutting programmes and further develop the Trust's PMO capability.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced delivery leader, you will provide leadership in programme management and ensure best practice assurance standards are applied to successfully deliver both cost and wider improvement initiatives. Further you will act as a central point for problem solving key issues across the organisation that are blocking delivery through the use of structured methods and your own personal influence.

Such methods include establishing and maintaining robust programme management processes (including reporting), supporting key governance forums, facilitating the resolution of strategic issues and interdependencies and providing flexible targeted support to facilitate delivery. The Team is expected to challenge, review and support Managers and Clinicians and be able to influence senior colleagues within the organisation.

Sound financial literacy is an important part of the role and the Head of PMO will be expected to make a positive contribution to the analysis, development and delivery of financial sustainability plans. You will develop close and effective ways of working with other Finance Teams, confidently reflect cost improvement performance in senior governance forums and support the Trust to create a pipeline of realistic and impactful future efficiency opportunities.

About us

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.

Job summary

This will be an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to work in a fast paced and challenging environment that wants to have a positive impact on the care we deliver to our patients when they need it most. The successful candidates will be pivotal in assisting the trust in increasing its profile and achieve the current national performance target and will become knowledgeable in operational flow and management.

Candidates should ideally have experience of working in an NHS environment and be aware of performance targets in Emergency Care. They should demonstrate good communication and engagement skills and be able to work with a variety of clinical IT systems (after training).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work a full shift rotation pattern and will be responsible for supporting the nurse in charge in ensuring the flow of patients through the Emergency Department (ED) ensuring that targets and national standards are kept at an optimum and the national targets are met.

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.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

Job summary

Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Support Worker roles.

This is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career in healthcare and take your first step towards becoming a registered nursing professional.

Join us as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, where you'll receive comprehensive training, support, and hands-on experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence within your role.

These roles are based within our Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Trauma Wards at William Harvey Hospital. We currently have vacancies in:

• Kings D1 - trauma
• Kings D2 - trauma
• Kings C1 - trauma
• Cambridge M2 - gastro
• Kings B - general surgery

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, eager to learn, and looking for a clear pathway to advance your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills, make a real difference to patients' lives, and take the next step towards a future in nursing.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Support Workers undertake fundamental personal care duties including: bathing; toileting; dressing; support with meals and assist with the patients appearance.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.

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.

Reminder: we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Support Worker roles.

Job summary

Would you like a challenge, Would you like to have a role where you feel you can make a difference every day? We have a permanent vacancy for a rotational band 4 to 5 progression Clinical Pharmacy Technician to work at The William Harvey, Hospital Ashford.

This is a fast paced but varied exciting environment, and your clinical knowledge is constantly developed to provide a patient focused medicines management service. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where the goal is to ensure we provide an excellent service to our patients, with their safety and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. The role will involve regular teaching to other clinicians and healthcare professionals working within the trust

The band 4 to 5 progression post is suitable for pharmacy technicians looking to work in a hospital pharmacy, who are newly qualified or community looking to start their hospital career.

To progress to the band 5, the successful applicant would need to successfully complete the in-house progression policy.

As part of the progression, the applicant would also need to display specialist knowledge in general and specialist medicine. Please contact the lead recruiter for further details regarding the role and progression.

Main duties of the job

Completing detailed medication histories using a multitude of sources in order to reconcile with current inpatient medications and make interventions where appropriate.

To counsel patients on new or changed medications to help promote compliance

To aid Doctors and nurses with medication queries

To evaluate the suitability of patients, own medications for use whilst in the hospital setting

To participate in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care.

Accuracy checking of dispensed items in our main hospital dispensary or satellite pharmacy within the acute medicines unit

To carry out audits on the department to ensure procedures are being followed

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated, focused and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join the team at our Cellular Pathology laboratory. We are seeking HCPC registered BMSs with a BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent and a successfully completed IBMS specialist portfolio in histopathology, non-gynae cytology. Full-time permanent positions are available, based at William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford.

Join us to help shape future strategy and services for our local population. Our services offer a range of diagnostic tests, processing over 55,000 requests per annum, and employing over 80 staff. The department has a strong training ethos linked to career development and progression.

This role is for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology. Applications will be accepted from Biomedical Scientists with their HCPC registration and if there are insufficient applicants for specialist level, trainee Biomedical Scientists who are at least 50% complete through their portfolio will be considered (pay and AFC band will be according to experience).

The post holder will be expected to complete the IBMS Specialist Diploma in order to progress to band 6; once a minimum of 12 months has passed, and at least 50% of the portfolio is complete. This requires the post holder to have current membership with the IBMS which is not funded by the Trust. See Supporting documentation for band 5 to 6 progression.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary Cellular Pathology team that provides specialist and acute services to the patients of East Kent. You are expected to support the day-to-day operation of throughput in histological dissection, non-gynae cytological preparation, processed tissue embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry and assistance in UKNEQAS schemes. You will also undertake analytical, technical and administrative troubleshooting to ensure reliable service delivery. In addition, the performance of quality audits and the research and participation in development / implementation of new procedures are essential to support service improvements and development.

The post holder would also be expected to contribute to all areas of cellular pathology throughput when necessary, as required by the demands of service provision and maintain all skills of a specialist biomedical scientist.

We are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory against ISO 15189:2022, that holds an HTA Licence and are an IBMS training laboratory.

About us

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.

Kent & Medway Pathology Network (KMPN)

KMPN is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.

Job summary

The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit is expanding to meetthe needs of the population of East Kent. We are looking fora dynamic and enthusiastic Head & Neck Surgeon to join ateam of 7 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Trust is goingthrough a period of redevelopment, having attractednational investment to deliver a critical care hub for Kent andMedway. A new 24-bed Intensive Care Unit has been built atthe Willian Harvey Hospital, to include bespoke trainingfacilities, including dedicated space for in-situ simulationtraining. The William Harvey site is also the Trauma centrefor East Kent. Robotic Head & Neck surgery is offeredthrough the Kent and Canterbury site which is also thevascular centre for Kent & Medway.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality Maxillo Facial Surgical patient services, including elective and emergency, outpatient, day-case and inpatient management. The Consultant will be responsible for prioritising patient lists for outpatient appointments and admissions within the nationally defined targets.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Palliative MedicineConsultant to join the Supportive and Palliative Care team at EastKent Hospitals. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative forward thinking individual to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Our multi-disciplinary Supportive and Palliative Care Team arepart of the Trust Cancer Services, working closely with ourcolleagues in the Acute Oncology, Oncology, Haematology,Research, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Teams to supportboth inpatient and outpatient pathways across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be part of the Palliative Medicine Consultant Team and be based at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) Margate but will act as Consultants responsible for the provision of specialist Palliative Care Services across East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust .

A key component of this role is to provide advanced clinical skills, leadership and expert knowledge in clinical practice. The role contributes to leading service delivery, supporting quality improvement and providing safe and effective specialist level palliative care assessment and advice to adult in patients with life-limiting illnesses or those undergoing curative treatment of serious conditions with complex symptoms, supporting our core services in the Trust.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-6083CONDCB-B

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Margate

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

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.

Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. 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. Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification e.g. MBBS
• MRCP of MRCGP or other Oncology Specialist Training
• GMC Registration
• UK CCT in Palliative Care (Or within 6 months)

Desirable

• Diploma or MSC in Oncology
• MA in Ethics
• MD/PhD in a related area
• Teaching
• Adv communication training/courses

Skills and experience

Essential

• Palliative Care experience
• Senior level Multidisciplinary team working
• Teaching experience
• Time Management & prioritisation
• Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care at consultant level

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• Experience in research projects
• Experience in supervision of Medical colleagues

Clinical governance

Essential

• Audit and Research experience and enthusiasm
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance issue

Desirable

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Knowledge - national, statutory and legal influences in cancer

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Basic Medical Qualification e.g. MBBS MRCP of MRCGP or other Oncology Specialist Training GMC Registration UK CCT in Palliative Care (Or within 6 months) Desirable Diploma or MSC in Oncology MA in Ethics MD/PhD in a related area Teaching Adv communication training/courses Skills and experience Essential Palliative Care experience Senior level Multidisciplinary team working Teaching experience Time Management & prioritisation Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care at consultant level Desirable Leadership experience Experience in research projects Experience in supervision of Medical colleagues Clinical governance Essential Audit and Research experience and enthusiasm Knowledge of Clinical Governance issue Desirable Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Knowledge - national, statutory and legal influences in cancer

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

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Margate

CT9 4AN

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

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Margate

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Unit at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians.

Our hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy.

Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles - Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded Critical Care Unit and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists.

The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist and will be based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering anaesthesia sessions with on-call commitments, with a requirement to cover ITU. Job plans within the department are flexible.

With this 10 PA position, there is 1 PA allocation for SPA and a second PA for taking on specific roles within the department, during which there is an expectation for the successful candidate to support appraisal, revalidation and completion of mandatory training.

It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for paediatrics, vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists, however, the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 700,000 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 summary

We are delighted to welcome applications for a Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia to join the expanding East Kent Critical Care team at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust.If you join our expanding department, you'll discover a rewarding role with great scope for professional development, research and teaching, plus a fantastic lifestyle. Our Trust is investing heavily in our Critical Care Units over the next 12 months, and we would love you to be a part of this.

Why choose us? When you make the move to East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, your only regret will be that you didn't do it sooner. Here, you can be confident of making a difference to our patients, our incredible healthcare teams and our dedicated medical students and doctors in training.

The Kent & Medway Medical School has recently opened in Canterbury. This is a game-changing opportunity and one which the two universities and Kent and Medway trusts have been working towards for several years. Successful applicants with an interest in medical education will be supported in taking up an honorary senior lecturer post at the medical school - subject to agreement by KMMS.

Main duties of the job

Your opportunity.....As a GMC registered Consultant, you'll play a vital role in a progressive and forward-thinking East Kent Critical Care team. East Kent Critical Care operates across three units: Kent and Canterbury Hospital (8 beds), Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate (9 beds), and the William Harvey Hospital (24 beds). This post, including on-call commitments, is based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, although sessions on other sites are available if requested.Our Critical Care team boasts some exciting special interests across our three units. There's a strong focus on critical care ultrasonography, with state-of-the-art equipment supporting focused echocardiography and bedside ultrasonography. Our consultants include accredited CUSIC and FICE mentors, plus two FICE supervisors. We have high spec ultrasound equipment available on all units, and have recently successfully procured a brand-new state of the art echo machine as well as a cutting-edge echo and ultrasound training mannequin with training modules for transthoracic and transoesophageal echo as well as lung and abdominal ultrasound (including a COVID lung ultrasound module). We also have an interest in advanced ventilation modes such as APRV and Intellivent ASV, and run regular advanced ventilation workshops. Outreach and a Critical Care Rehabilitation service are well established, and we are well supported by a full complement of allied health professionals.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

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.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Neurophysiologist to join our expanding Neurosciences team. This is a substantive, full-time post based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, with cross-site responsibilities as required. Salary: £113,565 - £150,569per annum.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality neurophysiology services, supporting diagnosis and management of neurological disorders across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the largest Neuroscience centres outside London, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and video telemetry.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist neurophysiology services including EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies for adult and paediatric patients.
• Interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately and promptly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support teaching and training of medical students, trainees, and clinical scientists.
• Engage in continuing professional development and maintain GMC revalidation requirements.

Job Plan:

• 10 PAs per week (8 DCC, 1-2 SPA)
• Outpatient neurophysiology clinics and diagnostic reporting sessions (approx. up to 6 per week)
• No on-call commitment

About us

About East Kent HospitalsWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of around 700,000 across three acute hospitals and community sites. We provide specialist services for Kent and Medway and are proud to be at the forefront of transformation, research, and clinical leadership. With the Kent and Medway Medical School at the heart of our community, we offer a rewarding and friendly environment for consultants to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Access to modern neurophysiology facilities and IT systems
• Dedicated administrative and technical support
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership development
• Flexible working and LTFT applications welcomed
• Mentoring support for new consultants

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-6686CONKCH-P

Job locations

Kent & Canterbury hospital

Ethelbert road

Canterbury

CT13NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team comprising 11 Consultant Neurologists, 1 existing Consultant Neurophysiologist, specialist grade doctors, trainees, and clinical neurophysiology technicians. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality diagnostic services, including EEG (routine and prolonged), EMG, and nerve conduction studies, with annual volumes of approximately 1,2001,500 EEGs and 8001,000 EMG/NCS studies.

Essential Requirements:

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
• Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies

Desirable:

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Evidence of research and publications

Grow Your Career in the Garden of England

At East Kent, we will help you build a career around your interests and lifestyle. Enjoy flexible working, unique opportunities to innovate, and a beautiful location where you can live life to the full.

How to ApplyFor more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:Clinical Lead: Dr Lorena Flores [email protected]Medical Staffing Contact: Glenn Booth [email protected]

JD approval is not a statutory requirement, the RCP advises trusts to proceed to advertise with the latest version of the JD, stating prominently in the advert that the JD is under RCP review.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will join a dynamic team comprising 11 Consultant Neurologists, 1 existing Consultant Neurophysiologist, specialist grade doctors, trainees, and clinical neurophysiology technicians. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality diagnostic services, including EEG (routine and prolonged), EMG, and nerve conduction studies, with annual volumes of approximately 1,2001,500 EEGs and 8001,000 EMG/NCS studies. Essential Requirements: GMC registration with a licence to practise Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview) Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies Desirable: Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Experience in paediatric neurophysiology Evidence of research and publications Grow Your Career in the Garden of England At East Kent, we will help you build a career around your interests and lifestyle. Enjoy flexible working, unique opportunities to innovate, and a beautiful location where you can live life to the full. How to ApplyFor more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:Clinical Lead: Dr Lorena Flores [email protected]Medical Staffing Contact: Glenn Booth [email protected] JD approval is not a statutory requirement, the RCP advises trusts to proceed to advertise with the latest version of the JD, stating prominently in the advert that the JD is under RCP review.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with License to practice
• Inclusion on Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of English Level 2 ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical SchoolMRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical neurophysiology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Able to converse at ease with patients, provide advice in accurate spoken English

Desirable

• Teaching experience for medical students and trainees

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Participation in clinical audit, CPD, and revalidation
• Engagement with Morbidity & Mortality reviews
• Experience with Structured Judgement Reviews
• Learning from incidents and complaints
• Understanding of patient safety and quality improvement
• Understanding of clinical governance principles

Desirable

• Involvement in service development initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies
• Ability to interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately
• Able to converse at ease with patients, provide advice in accurate spoken English

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Evidence of research and publications

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Full GMC Registration with License to practice Inclusion on Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview) MRCP or equivalent qualification Minimum of English Level 2 ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical SchoolMRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification Desirable Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) Knowledge & Skills Essential Comprehensive knowledge of clinical neurophysiology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Able to converse at ease with patients, provide advice in accurate spoken English Desirable Teaching experience for medical students and trainees Clinical Governance Essential Participation in clinical audit, CPD, and revalidation Engagement with Morbidity & Mortality reviews Experience with Structured Judgement Reviews Learning from incidents and complaints Understanding of patient safety and quality improvement Understanding of clinical governance principles Desirable Involvement in service development initiatives Experience Essential Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies Ability to interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately Able to converse at ease with patients, provide advice in accurate spoken English Desirable Experience in paediatric neurophysiology Evidence of research and publications

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

Kent & Canterbury hospital

Ethelbert road

Canterbury

CT13NG

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

Kent & Canterbury hospital

Ethelbert road

Canterbury

CT13NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a 10 PA's Consultant Dermatology post with activity basedmainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent andCanterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include arequirement to occasionally work Trustwide.

East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohsmicrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery.

Main duties of the job

The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust.

These include:

• Provision of a first-class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards
• Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and developmentstrategies within the Trust
• Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching

The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-7245CONSAC-C

Job locations

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. 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

• Full GMC Registration
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Surgical experience
• Skin Surgery
• Paediatric experience

Skills and experience

Essential

• Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
• MRCP (UK)

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• Experience of teaching
• Working within the NHS

Clinical governance

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Full GMC Registration Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview Desirable Advanced skin grafts and flaps Surgical experience Skin Surgery Paediatric experience Skills and experience Essential Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology MRCP (UK) Desirable MD or PhD Experience of teaching Working within the NHS Clinical governance Essential Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

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

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

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

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Trust faced a number of challenges in the delivery of cancer access standards. The creation of a Cancer Services Care Group with a dedicated leadership team has enabled the Trust to focus on ensuring it not only achieves these standards, but develops a strategy to enable it to deliver excellent services to the populations it serves. This approach has already led to significant improvement in achievement of the cancer standards over the past year. The care group continues to develop its strategies to ensure this progress continues into the future.

The Haematology department provides a comprehensive clinical and laboratory service for patients across East Kent. Inpatients for haematology and haemophilia are centralised at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Nineteen subspecialised outpatient clinics are held per week and delivered on all four sites.

Main duties of the job

o This post is a 10PA role and is a new post created to support the development of the service. Applicants who wish to participate in a job share will be welcomed.

Provide outpatient care as appropriate - This post is a full time (10 PA) role and involves 3 outpatient clinics per week plus 1-in-5 Haemostasis on call for adults and paediatrics

o The clinics consist of 1 paediatric Haemophilia & Thrombosis clinic; 1 adult haemostasis and thrombosis clinic and 1 benign paediatric cytopenia clinic per week.

o This post is predominantly based at the Kent and Canterbury site, with 1 day per week based at the William Harvey Hospital at Ashford. This post also includes attending weekly multidisciplinary team meetings

o There are separate on call rotas for Haemostasis; and Haemato-oncology (which includes Ward-attending duties). This post participates in the haemostasis on call rota only

o We provide training for rotational Haematology trainees from the Kings/KSS training programme and the consultants provide support to a full resident doctor haematology (registrar) rota

o Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care

o Provide clinical interpretation of haematological laboratory tests and provide advice to clinical colleagues. This role also provides Haematologist support to the Haematology laboratories

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

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 summary

Appropriately report the Care Group's financial performance (income and expenditure) to the monthly Care Group Board meeting, providing the Board with accurate and relevant analysis of the Care Group's financial performance against Care Group and Trust wide plans, targets and objectives, highlighting where action is required to resolve adverse performance or opportunities exist to improve financial performance.

This post is for a 4 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

Provide advice to the Care Group Board on the financial consequences of Care Group business issues and potential Care Group Board decisions. Advise the Care Group Board of the impact on the Care Group of Trust and wider NHS financial issues, decisions and strategies.

Report on Care Group variances and issues as requested by the Trust's performance reporting regime, (including any requirement to attend and report to performance reviews called by the Executive Team).

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job summary

At EKHUFT, every role contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care -- and our estates are no exception. Our facilities are the backbone of patient care, from the reliability of critical systems to the safety of every ward, theatre, and clinic. We are committed to ensuring our estate is not only compliant with all statutory and NHS requirements but also future-ready, sustainable, and resilient.

As our Associate Director of Technical Estates Compliance, you will be the Trust's senior lead liaising with our subsidiary organisation regarding estates compliance, assurance, and governance. Your expertise will directly influence patient safety, operational continuity, and Board-level decision-making. You will be integral to agreeing the strategic direction for compliance across a complex, high-profile estate -- ensuring that every building, system, and process meets the highest standards of safety, regulation, and performance.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

• Review and agree the Trust's estates technical compliance strategy, ensuring full adherence to statutory, regulatory, and NHS guidance.

• Provide expert advice to the Board, Executive Team, and senior leaders on compliance risks, priorities, and investment needs.

• Oversee the development and delivery of robust compliance monitoring systems, audits, and reporting frameworks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.

• Drive innovation in compliance management, including the adoption of digital monitoring tools and sustainability-focused solutions.
• Act as the Trust's Authorised Person for key engineering disciplines, ensuring safe systems of work and technical assurance.

What You'll Bring

• Significant senior leadership experience in estates compliance within a large, complex organisation -- ideally healthcare.

• In-depth knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and NHS estates compliance requirements, including HTMs and HBNs.

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status, with relevant technical qualifications in engineering or estates management.

• Proven ability to influence at Board level and lead teams through change.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job summary

Applications are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine vacancy at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as part of a major expansion of Respiratory services.

This post is based at The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford

You will be joining a team of 10 consultants, 1 Speciality Doctor, 1 Respiratory Nurse Consultant, 7 Nurse specialists (sleep, lung cancer, NIV), in-patient Respiratory practitioner team, fully equipped Respiratory Physiology department and staff and a dynamic, rapidly evolving department, reconfiguring to allow targeted sub-specialty work and 7day respiratory service across the region.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will have extensive General Respiratory experience with expertise in Pleural, ILD, Allergy or Lung cancer. Applicants with any sub-speciality interests are welcome and will be accommodated. Applicants interested in Respiratory Medicine with interests in Intensive care, Infectious diseases or acute medicine will be welcome.

We have weekly EBUS and Pleural list (including IPC insertion). The role will include covering the acute ward as well as the in-reach service. There has been a recent substantial increase in the number of respiratory nurses to support both inpatient and outpatient respiratory service. The sleep and domiciliary NIV service is one of the largest in the country and following a successful business case recently, has seen an expansion in the staff supporting this large service.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Maternity Support Worker for the Canterbury Community Midwifery team.

The successful applicant will be motivated, able to work independently as well as within a team and strive to provide exceptional care to women throughout the pregnancy continuum.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the East Kent Hospital Trust Canterbury Community Midwifery team to support the midwives in their provision of woman centered midwife led care.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional and personal development for those who want the experience of working in a flexible service. It is essential that applicants have the basic level of competency identified in the personal specification.

The successful applicant will be a crucial member of the maternityteam providing clinical support to women and babies as well asclerical, administrative, general housekeeping and other supportive roles within the midwifery service.

About us

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.

Job summary

We have a fabulous opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our Stroke team which is currently located at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The role will include work across the hyperacute and the early rehabilitation stroke wards

The successful candidate will help with the development of the Neuropsychology service across the hyperacute and acute stroke wards, supporting a well-established multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and passionate about delivery of high- quality, person centred care to this client group

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients within a specialist service for patients who have experienced a stroke, including work within the hyperacute and early rehabilitation ward. Duties will include:

• Continually delivering and maintaining high standards
• Continuous service improvement
• Leadership and development of others
• Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved
• Continuous personal development
• Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement
• Data quality assurance
• Ensuring information is managed and applied appropriately and effectively
• Championing improvement through effective change management
• Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area

About us

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.

The Stroke Service provides exceptional levels of care and has been named the best in the country - achieving an A rating in July - September 2025 Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP). The service is undergoing significant investment in its workforce and infrastructure with a new unit being built at Ashford (opening in 2028).

This is an exciting time to join the service and the Trust.

Job summary

We actively support personal development and the successful candidate in this role would be supported through an accreditation process for either BHRS in pacing or BSE accreditation in echocardiography.

The department is accredited to deliver training at all levels; National school accredited to deliver STP and HSST training and apprenticeship training (level 4-6) so the post holder will be actively engaged and enthusiastic about teaching and continuous quality improvement.

The Cardiology department at East Kent Hospitals provides a range of diagnostic tests. William Harvey hospital has 2 dedicated cardiac catheter labs providing a 24/7 primary PCI for Kent, complex coronary interventions including rotablation, IVUS/FFR and shockwave. Within our pacing service the trust implant and follow up a range of devices (brady and complex) including HIS bundle pacing and S-ICD. We are also proud to have a physiologist led ILR implantation service and device pre-assessment clinics

The department has a large echocardiography service supported by 2 imaging cardiologists. Performing standard transthoracic echocardiography, stress echo (exercise and dobutamine) TOE and a large physiologist led valve clinic and dedicated oncology and contrast sessions. The department has strong governance and teaching structure - with weekly echo review meetings and regular audits undertaken.

Main duties of the job

This role provides a secure opportunity to employ and develop a solid understanding of cardiac testing whilst learning the necessary skills required to become a key and valued member of the team. A willingness to learn and progress through our service will prove important to any successful applicant.

Initial focus will be on the development of key Cardiology fundamentals; undertaking both internal and external training / certification in non-invasive skills such as the recording of Electrocardiograms, recognition of normal and abnormal recordings, Holter monitor analysis, the fitting of ambulatory ECG and BP monitors and exercise tolerance testing.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse leader to join East Kent Hospitals asMatron for Neurology Services. This role will provide senior nursing leadership across our developing Neurology Service

You will work alongside consultants, specialist nursing teams, allied health professionals and operational leaders to ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety and experience.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual who is passionate about service transformation, workforce development and delivering outstanding care for patients with complex neurological conditions.

About the Role

As Neurology Matron, you will:

• Provide visible and compassionate leadership across Neurology Services.
• Lead the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Drive quality improvement, innovation and service transformation.
• Develop and support specialist nursing teams.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention and succession planning.
• Ensure delivery of excellent patient experience and patient safety outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with regional neuroscience networks and external partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning and future development of Neurology Services.

Come and help shape the future of Neurology Services at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion please contact the Associate Director of Nursing

Closing Date: 13/08/26Interview Date: 20/08/26

Main duties of the job

The Neurology Matron will provide visible authoritative presence, inclusive leadership and professional accountability ensuring delivery of well-led, safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care. The Matron has a pivotal role in creating best experiences in the safest environment for our service users where patient is always put in the centre of everything we do.

The Stroke Matron will lead service improvement, workforce establishment, and governance in line with the role expectations set out in the NHS England Matron's Handbook (2021). The post holder will act as a clinical leader, role model, and advocate for service users and staff groups. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent on Leadership and Management and 20% spent on the direct Clinical Capacity.

The Neurology Matron works within the Care Group's Corporate Team to drive the Quality and Compliance for NHS Fundamentals of Care. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other Matrons and Multidisciplinary colleagues within the department and Care Groups and Trust boundaries in the interest of patient care.

The job holder will have developmental opportunities within the Corporate Team supported by the Directors of Nursing and Quality.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job summary

EKHUFT Non-Specific Symptoms (NSS) Team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate individual as a clinical support worker for our new NSS service. The role will be to support patients through this NSS cancer pathway, which includes patients with Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO), as well as diagnosed Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). This role is to improve patient experience from assessment to diagnosis, and during treatment.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description -

If you would be like to be part of our team and have personal & professional qualities to compliment this new exciting opportunity, EKHUFT Cancer Care Group look forward to hearing from you.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job summary

Are you looking a for a challenge ? are you enthusiastic? then this is the job for you. The Pharmacy Department at East Kent NHS Foundation Trust are looking for the right candidate to join our Pharmacy Dispensary team at The William Harvey Hospital

You will be based within the pharmacy dispensary and further training will be given in all aspects of hospital dispensary services.

Any successful applicant for the above post will also be expected to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas.

Minimum of 2 years dispensing experience, working in hospital or retail pharmacy

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role until the expiry date of your visa.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job Include:

• To support the section managers in the delivery of a comprehensive service to East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
• To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service, with particular emphasis on the dispensing of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries to wards and departments within the Trust.

About us

The organisation is currently launching its new improvement focus in the form of an improvement system called We Care.

The We Care System utilises a multi-layered approach to improvement allowing staff to develop and produce a variety of ideas to combat the issues and problems that have been identified. The system allows for the deployment of:

• Strategic Initiatives which are long term projects and focus led and driven by our executive
• Trust Priority Improvement Projects which are short term projects allocated to a range of project teams made up from our staff groups focusing on impacting our True North metrics and breakthrough objectives
• Ward Based OMS which delivers daily management and continuous improvement on the frontline

Job summary

Would you like a challenge, Would you like to have a role where you feel you can make a difference every day? We have a Fixed Term vacancy (to cover maternity leave) for a band 4 to 5 progression Clinical Pharmacy Technician to work within Surgery and Critical Care at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.

This is a fast paced but varied exciting environment, and your clinical knowledge is constantly developed to provide a patient focused medicines management service. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where the goal is to ensure we provide an excellent service to our patients, with their safety and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. The role will involve regular teaching to other clinicians and healthcare professionals working in Surgery and Critical Care.

The band 4 to 5 progression post is suitable for pharmacy technicians looking to work in Surgery and Critical Care; newly qualified pharmacy technicians or community pharmacy technician looking to start their hospital career.

To progress to the band 5, the successful applicant would need to successfully complete the in-house progression policy.

Please contact the lead recruiter for further details regarding the role and progression.

Main duties of the job

Completing detailed medication histories using a multitude of sources in order to reconcile with current inpatient medications and make interventions where appropriate.

To counsel patients on new or changed medications to help promote compliance

To aid Doctors and nurses with medication queries

To evaluate the suitability of patients, own medications for use whilst in the hospital setting

To participate in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care.

Accuracy checking of dispensed items in our main hospital dispensary or satellite pharmacy within the acute medicines unit

To carry out audits on the department to ensure procedures are being followed

About us

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.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-1294DBH

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road, Margate, Kent

Margate

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• BTECH level 3 in Pharmaceutical science
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills (pre 2022) or equivalent
• Registrationwith the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Accredited forfinal accuracy checking of prescriptions
• Medicines management accreditation or national equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Educational supervisor qualification (Propharmace or equivalent)
• Supervising and training others

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medicines
• Experience of counselling patients on medication.

Desirable

• Use of electronic pharmacy systems such as CMM
• Use of electronic prescribing systems such as sunrise

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
• Negotiation skills Effective team player
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills - able to access and abstract data from relevant and sometimes complex sources
• Able to appraise options and make clear decisions
• IT skills in word processing, database and spreadsheet packages
• Able towork from written procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Use of initiative and pro-active

Desirable

• Experience of training staff and giving feedback.
• Good presentation skills

Governance

Essential

• Experience of participating in audits

Desirable

• Experience of writing action plans

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• To be aware of and adhere to the GPhC' standards for pharmacy professionals
• Able to work weekends, late nights and bank holidays

Desirable

• Member of APTUK

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential BTECH level 3 in Pharmaceutical science NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills (pre 2022) or equivalent Registrationwith the General Pharmaceutical Council. Accredited forfinal accuracy checking of prescriptions Medicines management accreditation or national equivalent Evidence of CPD Desirable Educational supervisor qualification (Propharmace or equivalent) Supervising and training others Clinical skills and experience Essential Can demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medicines Experience of counselling patients on medication. Desirable Use of electronic pharmacy systems such as CMM Use of electronic prescribing systems such as sunrise Personal/professional attributes Essential Good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic. Negotiation skills Effective team player Good interpersonal skills Good analytical skills - able to access and abstract data from relevant and sometimes complex sources Able to appraise options and make clear decisions IT skills in word processing, database and spreadsheet packages Able towork from written procedures Ability to work under pressure Attention to detail Use of initiative and pro-active Desirable Experience of training staff and giving feedback. Good presentation skills Governance Essential Experience of participating in audits Desirable Experience of writing action plans Other requirements Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values To be aware of and adhere to the GPhC' standards for pharmacy professionals Able to work weekends, late nights and bank holidays Desirable Member of APTUK

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

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road, Margate, Kent

Margate

CT9 4AN

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

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road, Margate, Kent

Margate

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role of the accessibility co-ordinator is to support the bowel screening team at East Kent screening centre. The post holder will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver outreach health promotion and deliver improvements in health outcomes and reductions in health inequalities in the population area within East Kent. The Role is to extend the provision and awareness of the bowel screening programme including its benefits to the public who are eligible and to work with community groups to improve uptake of FIT within the area.

Main duties of the job

• Promote the NHSBowel Cancer ScreeningProgramme by providinginformation, advice andsupport to eligiblepopulations, encouragingparticipation and improvingaccess to screening.
• Plan and delivercommunity outreach andhealth promotion activitiesacross East Kent, developing accessibleresources and campaignsto raise awarenessof bowel cancerscreening.
• Build strong partnershipswith healthcare providers, community organisationsand stakeholders toincrease screening uptake, particularly among underservedpopulations, and supportinitiatives that reducehealth inequalities.
• Monitor programme performancethrough audits, dataanalysis and reporting, including contributingto Health EquityAudits and continuousservice improvement.
• Provide administrative support to the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme by maintaining accurate records, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with national guidance, Trust policies and governance standards.

About us

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job summary

Come and work with the APTUK award nominated Pharmacy Technician Team of the Year 2023. At EKHUFT we pride ourselves on progression and innovation, as one of the first Trusts to embrace accuracy checking for Senior Pharmacy Assistants.

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop their supervisory and management skills within the Pharmacy operational teams at East Kent University foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Dispensary Managers ,the post holder will support and facilitate the implementation of planned organisational changes in our Dispensary at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate Kent. Training will be given to manage dispensary activities.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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.

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job summary

East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust.

Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines.

No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given.

We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. Whilst applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department.

You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.

You will be able to deal with enquires in an efficient, polite and courteous manner. Providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.

To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures

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.

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.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.