Job summaryThe post holder will join the General Medicine team at William Harvey Hospital, providing high-quality, consultant-led care to patients admitted under General Medicine.
The role is primarily focused on ward-based care and the management of medical outliers across the WHH site, ensuring safe, timely, and effective care for all patients regardless of location within the hospital.
The Consultant will play a key role in supporting patient flow, improving clinical outcomes, and delivering care in line with Trust standards, NICE guidance, and GMC requirements. The role includes leadership within the multidisciplinary team, supervision of junior staff, and active engagement in governance, teaching, and service development
Main duties of the job- Core Clinical Responsibilities
- Clinical Duties
- On-call Commitment
- Clinical Governance
- Teaching and Training
- Research and Quality Improvement
About usWe 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.
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time,
Flexible working
Reference number344-3360LCONWHH
Job locationsWilliam Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
Desirable- Leadership or teaching experience
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
Skills and experienceEssential- Broad level of teaching experience / competence in General Medicine
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate (UK Medical school)
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take independent responsibility for patients
Desirable- RCP Specialist Certification in a General Medicine Specialty OR working towards Portfolio Pathway accreditation (CESR)
- U.K clinical experience
Clinical governanceDesirable- Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings
- SJR training
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or an equivalent postgraduate qualification
Desirable- Leadership or teaching experience
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, publications
- Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD
Skills and experienceEssential- Broad level of teaching experience / competence in General Medicine
- Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate (UK Medical school)
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take independent responsibility for patients
Desirable- RCP Specialist Certification in a General Medicine Specialty OR working towards Portfolio Pathway accreditation (CESR)
- U.K clinical experience
Clinical governanceDesirable- Evidence of participation in Audit, QIP, and Mortality meetings
- SJR training
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
AddressWilliam Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
AddressWilliam Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant
Dr Paula McAvinia
paula.mcavinia@nhs.net
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeConsultant
Salary£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time,
Flexible working
Reference number344-3360LCONWHH
Job locationsWilliam Harvey Hospital
Ashford
TN24 0LZ
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
