Locum Consultant Acute Physician

Job summary This is an exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals, with ongoingsignificant investment in medical and nursing staff and hospitalinfrastructure. We are benefitting from an extensive new buildin the emergency department and are working with our systempartners to develop integrated patient pathways. We areseeking clinicians who can help shape the future of Acute andSame Day Emergency Care pathways contributing to ouremerging clinical strategy. We offer: Flexible SPA included in job planning Possible annualised job planning Time for internal and external teaching Supporting your clinical interests Standard study leave budget of £1000 per year Dedicated office space Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to: Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of acutely unwell medical patients. Supervise and lead the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC), and Same-Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services. Ensure seamless transitions of care from the Emergency Department toAcute Medicine and beyond. Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement innovative pathways for acute care. Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and governance activities. Actively participate in the training and mentorship of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. 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. 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 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-7371CONWHH-B Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and