Job summary
At EKHUFT we are pleased to be offering position of Speciality Doctor in Paediatrics to join a dynamic Child Health Team. The appointee will participate in EWTD compliant full shift Rota of 13 Middle Grades to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week General Paediatrics (number of children admitted, number of children seen in ED) and Neonatal (level 1 SCBU in busy maternity services with 3600 labour a year) acute and emergency care for children and young people age 0 - 16 (18) in various hospital environments specially designated and staffed for children and young people in Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate (QEQM). Attendances to A&E from April 2017: November 2021 57,535 and admissions to Rainbow Ward: 10,934.

Main duties of the job
Our rota supplies two Middle Grades a day from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, two middle grades every night (24/7). Additionally, Monday to Friday, 1 middle grade is dedicated to Neonates 8:30 AM to 5 PM, 1 middle grade dedicated to run an outpatient clinic with a Consultant 9:00am-5pm.

We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can keep the perfect fit.

Middle Grades will receive 0.5 PA of CPD a week in 12 PA full time contract and we will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.

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: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year Basic per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 344-2295MEDWCY-C
Closing date: 16 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications and training

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent
• Essential: F2 competencies acquired in 2 years of clinical practice before entering Paediatric training.
• Essential: 3 years clinical practice in acute inpatient Paediatrics, of what 6 months of acute Neonatology.
• Desirable: Membership of RCPCH or equivalent
• Desirable: Experience of working in NHS
• Desirable: Experience in NICU
• Desirable: Experience in Paediatric ED
• Desirable: Experience in PICU

Skills and experience

• Essential: RCPCH training Curriculum level ST4
• Essential: APLS/EPALS
• Essential: NLS
• Desirable: Formal training in Children Safeguarding
• Desirable: Experience in Postgraduate or/and undergraduate education

Clinical governance

• Essential: Awareness of role of the guidelines
• Essential: Awareness of Evidence based medicine principles.
• Essential: Experience of Complaint resolution
• Essential: Experience in assessment and reflective practice
• Desirable: Experience in Research
• Desirable: Experience in clinical and educational supervision

Personal/professional attributes

• Essential: GMC Code of Conduct
• Desirable: Good Leader
• Desirable: Excellent Communicator
• Desirable: Passionate about quality improvement and patient safety
• Desirable: Flexible Professional

Other requirements

• Essential: GMC registration
• Essential: Visa if applicable
• Essential: DBS check
• Essential: Ability to travel to sites within the Trust if required

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Paediatrics, Maha Farah, Maha.farah@nhs.net

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Apply through our website.