Consultant Community Paediatrician

This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust and in particular the Community Child Health Service.

The service works out of 5 areas across East Kent with Consultants leading a multidisciplinary team including Speciality Doctor/ Psychologist/ Specialist Nurse/ SLT/OT and PT.

Feedback from last RCPCH review (June 2017) included 'met enthusiastic, happy and dedicated teams' 'Saw evidence of innovative working and service improvement' and 'evidence of good use of multidisciplinary teams, and effective skill mix including specialist nursing roles, and trainees. We heard glowing praise for the support provided by the administration teams.', We can offer:o Co-location of the multi-disciplinary teamo Regular team meetings (business and CPD)o External CPDo Regular appraisals and opportunity for development.

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.

Kent, the Garden of England, has easy access to London and is close to good transport links giving easy access to the channel tunnel, Dover ferry port and the Eurostar, which makes Europe easy to reach. Also close by are Ashford and the university city of Canterbury, which is vibrant and lively with a theatre, bars and restaurants as well as many historic sites.

The Trust also offers a range of staff benefits through the 'We care rewards scheme, such as discount for high street shopping, leisure and holidays.