Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Senior House officer in General Surgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The general surgery department is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated people with the ability to work with the general surgery team to provide a comprehensive service across the department.
All Medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve working on a resident on call rota, as well as other duties such as day-to-day running of the ward and, when required, assisting Consultants and Specialty Doctors in theatre. Therefore, depending on agreement, this post would normally exceed the basic 40 hours per week full time contract. The post holder will also be expected to cross-cover of the ENT department when on night shifts.
The SHO will provide clinical support and set a professional example working alongside other clinical staff. Duties will revolve around day to day running of the ward. More specifications about main duties will be in shift details received from trust.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programm
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To support the Foundation Year 1 doctors.
- To be competent in history taking and examination.
- To be able to manage the acutely ill patients.
- To develop skills as a surgical trainee in theatre and out-patients using the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project as a framework.
- To develop communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well as documentation.
- To be able to work as a member of a team and with other teams in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- To be able to show professionalism during the delivery of the role that will support and enable good clinical care.
- To develop competency in the area of decision making and prioritising ones workload as well as demonstrating effective time management.
Please refer to the Job Description for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To support the Foundation Year 1 doctors.
- To be competent in history taking and examination.
- To be able to manage the acutely ill patients.
- To develop skills as a surgical trainee in theatre and out-patients using the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project as a framework.
- To develop communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well as documentation.
- To be able to work as a member of a team and with other teams in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- To be able to show professionalism during the delivery of the role that will support and enable good clinical care.
- To develop competency in the area of decision making and prioritising ones workload as well as demonstrating effective time management.
Please refer to the Job Description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise.
Desirable
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Adequate experience of the speciality of General Surgery to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Successful completion of Foundation competencies within an NHS approved post, or equivalent
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up-to-date ATLS certificate of equivalent.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
- Previous experience in ENT
Practical Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Evidence of basic training in General Surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise.
Desirable
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Adequate experience of the speciality of General Surgery to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Successful completion of Foundation competencies within an NHS approved post, or equivalent
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up-to-date ATLS certificate of equivalent.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
- Previous experience in ENT
Practical Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Evidence of basic training in General Surgery
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
