Fleet Operations Doctor

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Job Description

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

Job Description

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.



Role Overview

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in maritime health, we’re looking for aFleet Medical Operations Doctorto join our dynamic team at Carnival UK. This is a pivotal role supporting the health and wellbeing of our crew and guests across the fleet.

You’ll be part of a small, agile team leading the clinical day-to-day medical operations for the Carnival UK fleet. From managing complex medevacs and coordinating emergency responses to driving quality improvement and supporting global health initiatives, this role offers variety, challenge, and impact, perfect for someone seeking a non-traditional career in medicine.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, is passionate about improving healthcare delivery, and enjoys working collaboratively across departments. You’ll be empowered to challenge traditional ways of working and help shape the future of maritime health.



Key Responsibilities :

• Provide clinical and operational support for medical cases, including medevacs and communicable disease management.
• Oversee the care of crew requiring shoreside medical treatment outside their home country.
• Manage and develop our telemedicine programme.
• Coordinate urgent medical staffing and rotation issues.
• Investigate clinical incidents and ensure lessons are learned and shared.
• Contribute to and help develop our clinical education initiatives.
• Participate in the 24/7 clinical on-call rota.
• Collaborate with global health teams to support international health operations.

Position Requirements

We’re looking for ahighly skilled and motivated doctor with a passion for maritime medicine and operational excellence to join oursmall but high-impact team.

If you're a collaborative team player who enjoys solving complex problems, values continuous learning, and wants to make a real difference in a unique clinical setting—this could be the role for you.



Required Qualifications And Skills

• Full GMC registration.
• Post
  -graduate experience in emergency or acute care, ideally with exposure to remote or maritime medicine.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Able to work in a hybrid capacity from our Southampton office, with a requirement of 3 days per week on-site.

Why Join Us?

At Carnival UK, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a global organisation while enjoying the variety and excitement of maritime operations.

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 CUK
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