Job summary
The Specialty posts in the Emergency Department are substantive joining a Middle Grade tier of twelve Specialty Doctors and eight Specialty Registrars.
The posts will attract a basic payment of 10 Programmed Activities.
The Department is open 24 hours a day and the workload is not always predictable.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the Specialty doctor are those of a doctor functioning at the middle grade level within the department. Primary duties include the initial diagnosis, resuscitation and overall clinical management of all patients arriving to the A&E Department. Appropriate follow-up, referral for admission, transfer or discharge to GP's care is an important part of the work along with liaison with colleagues in the community, i.e. GP's, Health Visitors, and District Nurse for the proper continuity of care.
About us
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.
We have a busy A&E department that manages all medical, surgical and child health emergencies seeing over 90,000 patients a year. The Trauma Unit is a registered Level 2 Unit and the department deals with all emergencies. As our local population grows (current catchment is 300,000), we continue to develop our facilities.
Training grade doctors appointed to posts at MKUH have a wealth of education and training available to them on both a local and regional basis. This includes simulation sessions in our clinical skills and simulation facilities.
We also run a full programme of CPD opportunities for Consultants and SAS grades and have close links with Health Education Thames Valley for external educational opportunities. We have a vibrant SAS Drs Committee with a rolling programme of development.
For those wishing to take on a formal medical leadership role in the future, we are about to launch the 'Aspiring Clinical Leaders programme'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that you will supervise the junior doctors in the department whilst working on the shop floor, advising and reviewing their patients as necessary.
Clinical audit is well established in the Emergency Department and the Specialty doctor will be expected to take an active part in the process. The Clinical Audit Department along with ED Consultant staff are very happy to provide relevant support.
Specialty doctor will also be expected to take part in departmental research activities along with career grade Registrars and other senior medical staff.
Some clinical administrative duties will be delegated by the ED Consultants as required. This should be completed during support shifts. Guidance/supervision will be available from consultant staff as required.
Specialty doctor will be expected to play an active role in the teaching activities of the department. Current teaching programmes are run for middle grades, junior trainees, and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs).
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that you will supervise the junior doctors in the department whilst working on the shop floor, advising and reviewing their patients as necessary.
Clinical audit is well established in the Emergency Department and the Specialty doctor will be expected to take an active part in the process. The Clinical Audit Department along with ED Consultant staff are very happy to provide relevant support.
Specialty doctor will also be expected to take part in departmental research activities along with career grade Registrars and other senior medical staff.
Some clinical administrative duties will be delegated by the ED Consultants as required. This should be completed during support shifts. Guidance/supervision will be available from consultant staff as required.
Specialty doctor will be expected to play an active role in the teaching activities of the department. Current teaching programmes are run for middle grades, junior trainees, and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs).
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- oMRCEM part A/FRCEM Primary
- o2 up to date life support qualifications
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register and Medical degree
Desirable
- oPostgraduate Qualification/Diploma e.g. MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS
- oATLS/ALS/ APLS or EPLS Instructor
- oMIMMS
Knowledge
Essential
- oAppropriate level of clinical knowledge in Emergency Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oNHS Experience in an employed capacity
- o4 years postgraduate experience
- o2 years in emergency medicine or a relevant specialty
- oMinimum 12 months emergency medicine experience
- oClinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- oPractical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- oProven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- oAudit: evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- oAnaesthetic initial assessment of competency
- oExperience in intensive care medicine
- oExperience in acute medicine
- oExperience managing paediatric emergencies
Communication Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- oAbility to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- oAbility to motivate and develop training medical staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
- oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- oAbility to work independently as well as part of the Emergency Medicine CSU
- oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
Desirable
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management
Research and Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- oParticipation in Emergency Medicine based research
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Emergency Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- oMRCEM part A/FRCEM Primary
- o2 up to date life support qualifications
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register and Medical degree
Desirable
- oPostgraduate Qualification/Diploma e.g. MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS
- oATLS/ALS/ APLS or EPLS Instructor
- oMIMMS
Knowledge
Essential
- oAppropriate level of clinical knowledge in Emergency Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oNHS Experience in an employed capacity
- o4 years postgraduate experience
- o2 years in emergency medicine or a relevant specialty
- oMinimum 12 months emergency medicine experience
- oClinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- oPractical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- oProven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- oAudit: evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- oAnaesthetic initial assessment of competency
- oExperience in intensive care medicine
- oExperience in acute medicine
- oExperience managing paediatric emergencies
Communication Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- oAbility to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- oAbility to motivate and develop training medical staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
- oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- oAbility to work independently as well as part of the Emergency Medicine CSU
- oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
Desirable
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management
Research and Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- oParticipation in Emergency Medicine based research
- oPublications in peer reviewed journals in the field of Emergency Medicine
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).
