Job Description

Carnival UK is a leading name in the UK cruising sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests across all our brands. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Fleet Operations Doctor. 

Role Overview

The Fleet operations Doctor will focus on providing day to day high level clinical operational support to the CUK fleet. 

They will provide clinical operational and logistical support to the ship's doctors, CUK fleet and wider business, leading on the initial response and recovery operations for medevacs, significant medical events. They will co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day health operations for the CUK fleet including immediate medical and rotational issues, provide immediate SME input for response and recovery operations for clinical incidents and public health events. They will lead on clinical incident investigations, clinical audit and championing proactive quality improvement projects to ensure we meets the needs of our guests, crew and the wider business. They will provide clinical input into the initial case management of crew requiring care outside the home country. They will provide high level SME as part of the global health operations team to support the wider global health services goals as well as supporting the CUK clinical education programme. 

The fleet operations doctor will lead the fleet operations team under the direction of the senior manager fleet operations doctor. They will work closely with key stakeholders within CUK health services, and foster relationships with key regional and global stakeholders to support the effective day to day operations of the CUK fleet whilst meeting our wider business goals. 

The fleet operations doctor will support the 24/7 physician emergency clinical on call rota on an expected 1:3 basis or lower. 

Key accountabilities include:

• Clinical, operational, logistical support for complex medical cases and medevacs 
• Immediate medical facilities, including medical supplies, pharmacy and equipment issues. 
• Overseeing telemedicine requests and developing the telemedicine programme. 
• Managing urgent medical staff rotational issues. 
• Providing clinical advice for guest medical queries. 
• Undertaking clinical event investigations 
• Oversee the management of the initial case management of crew requiring care outside the home country. 

Position Requirements

Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required, but also a passion for the industry and a keen eye for detail.  

Your professional certifications will be the foundation of your role within our team. 

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Full GMC registration 
• Significant post graduate experience as licensed doctor in emergency or acute clinical setting including remote medicine. 
• Experience managing other health care providers 

About You

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet can work in a fluid environment with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. 

Personal Qualities

• Speaks up - Speaks out about concerns, shares ideas and encourages team to do the same 
• Respects & protects - Builds relationships and inclusive teams. Safeguards the wellbeing and safety of others. Looks for more efficient and sustainable solutions that protect the environment 
• Improves - Promotes collaboration and compliance, drives for continuous improvement 
• Communicates - Talks openly about values and priorities and acts a role model for others 
• Listens & Learns - Is curious and learns from others’ opinions and feedback 
• Empowers - Coaches others and creates an environment where people do their best work 

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis. 

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here’s what we offer: 

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers 
• Annual bonus  
• A friendly welcome with help settling in 
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers  
• Extensive learning and development opportunities  
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme 
• Employee-led networks 
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes 
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards 
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme 
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment 
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP 
• Life Assurance 
• Parental and adoption leave 
• Employee Shares Plan  
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes 
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals 
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal 

Application Note:

Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes. 

Don't miss this chance to leverage your accounting qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and let’s explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities! 

Recruitment Journey

For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney.  

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