East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Doctor in Neonates (ST3)

The closing date is 24 November 2026
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Job summary
Welcome to East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust where our neonatal services are provided across 2 sites. There is a level 3 Neonatal intensive care unit at the William Harvey hospital, Ashford and a level 1 special care baby unit at the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Hospital. Overall within the Trust there is a provision for 7 IC, 6 HDU and 26 SC cots. Both Units are part of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Neonatal Network. This post is based at the William Harvey site.

The level 3 unit at the WHH has 7 Intensive Care (IC), 4 high dependency (HDU) and 14 Special care (SC) cots. It provides medical intensive care services to gestational ages above the limit of viability including conventional ventilation, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy and therapeutic hypothermia. Neonatal patients requiring cardiac or general surgery are usually transferred to the Evelina Children's Hospital.

The unit accepts both in-utero and ex-utero referrals from within the Trust, within the network and from further afield where required. Medical support for the unit is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by 7 Neonatologists/ 7 Registrars and 9 Junior

Main duties of the job
We are pleased to be offering a 1-year fixed term Neonatal (ST3 equivalent). The appointee will participate in an EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota.
Full support and training needs will be carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will have enthusiasm, excellent clinical and communication skills and be keen to develop skills in clinical governance, quality improvement, research and the development of cross site clinical support for our level 1 sister unit in Margate.

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 344-0135MEDWCY
Job locations: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
We are pleased to be offering a 1-year fixed term Neonatal (ST3 equivalent). The appointee will participate in an EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota.
Full support and training needs will be carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will have enthusiasm, excellent clinical and communication skills and be keen to develop skills in clinical governance, quality improvement, research and the development of cross site clinical support for our level 1 sister unit in Margate.

Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential

• MRCP/MRPCH or equivalent
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent)
• NLS or equivalent neonatal resuscitation provider qualification
• IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School

Desirable

• Prior experience of neonatal intensive care in UK

Skills and experience
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Minimum of neonatal intensive care (level 3) experience of 2 years at middle grade level (UK or worldwide)

Desirable

• NLS or equivalent instructor status APLS or EPLS provider
• Advanced IT Skills
• Understanding of data collection and analysis methods Good clinical Practice for research (GCP) qualification
• Good clinical Practice for research (GCP) qualification
• Higher degree
• Management experience/qualification
• Clinical governance

Essential

• Consistently safe, vigilant about safety, reassuringly professional, listen and clearly communication, delivers the best outcomes, always improving ourselves and services

Personal/professional attributes
Essential

• Welcoming and polite attentive and helpful and respect others. Speak on behalf of those who cannot, respect people and their dignity, work as a team, take responsibility and be a leader

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.
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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Neonatal Consultant Sean Mun, kwokseanmun@nhs.net

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