Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant to join the dynamic and modern Gastroenterology department in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting time to join a developing and ambitious team which is expanding Endoscopic capacity into the new Whitehouse Community Diagnostic Centre, MK.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will bring skills, knowledge and experience to the role. Candidates with preliminary experience, interest and commitment in therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP, will be supported well as we look to develop and grow these areas.
We welcome candidates with CCT or equivalent in gastroenterology. In addition to having a strong background in therapeutics, candidates with an interest in Barrett's surveillance are encouraged to apply.
Any reasonable development and training requirements will be supported by the department. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a committed team, contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of the provision of the gastroenterology and services, as well as meeting the demands of the endoscopy service.
The role encompasses mainly providing general endoscopy as well as gastroenterology clinics.
There will be opportunities to develop special interests; capsule sponge Barrett's surveillance and further therapeutic endoscopy with advanced polypectomy particularly EMRs.
The candidates will be expected to embrace the other aspects of DGH gastroenterology including attendance and involvement with UGI MDT, and will be required to partake in the out of hours GI bleeding rota and future expansion of 7 day service.
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 programme
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 believe the continued growth of the hospital will allow us to expand and improve our services to offer the very best care to the people of Milton Keynes, and beyond.
Located just 50 miles north of London, Milton Keynes has excellent access to the capital whilst being centrally located for Oxford and Cambridge and having ease of access to the north. Lying in attractive countryside, Milton Keynes offers first class facilities for sport, theatre, music, shopping and dining.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. The main duties are to provide elective and emergency care to general gastroenterology and medical patients presenting to Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
b. To provide out-of-hour GI bleeding rota cover currently 1 in 7 rota (0.6 PA on call with 0.45 PA of weekend ward cover and 5% supplement is payable)
c. Responsibilities which relate to a special interest will be supported. There will be opportunities to develop special interests; capsule sponge Barretts surveillance and therapeutic endoscopy with advanced polypectomy particularly EMRs.
d. Professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff.
e. Responsible for carrying out teaching, as requested by the College Tutor. This will involve contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities, both locally and nationally. There is opportunity to get involved in teaching of Buckingham medical school students.
f. Requirement to participate in the Directorates medical audit activities and take a share in running the education activities including teaching and audit.
g. Involvement in research as an investigator will be encouraged.
h. The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the contribution to management roles and responsibilities. Subject to the provision of the Terms and Conditions of the Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation on clinical matters, and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of their patients to be able to contact them when necessary.
i. The post holder may be very occasionally required to carry out domiciliary consultations or services by mutual agreement.
j. All medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.
k. The successful candidate agrees to have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the successful candidate will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.
l. The post holder will get appropriate financial support and study leave to achieve their CPD
m. The post holder is expected to undergo an annual job planning and appraisal as a contractual obligation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. The main duties are to provide elective and emergency care to general gastroenterology and medical patients presenting to Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
b. To provide out-of-hour GI bleeding rota cover currently 1 in 7 rota (0.6 PA on call with 0.45 PA of weekend ward cover and 5% supplement is payable)
c. Responsibilities which relate to a special interest will be supported. There will be opportunities to develop special interests; capsule sponge Barretts surveillance and therapeutic endoscopy with advanced polypectomy particularly EMRs.
d. Professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff.
e. Responsible for carrying out teaching, as requested by the College Tutor. This will involve contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities, both locally and nationally. There is opportunity to get involved in teaching of Buckingham medical school students.
f. Requirement to participate in the Directorates medical audit activities and take a share in running the education activities including teaching and audit.
g. Involvement in research as an investigator will be encouraged.
h. The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the contribution to management roles and responsibilities. Subject to the provision of the Terms and Conditions of the Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation on clinical matters, and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of their patients to be able to contact them when necessary.
i. The post holder may be very occasionally required to carry out domiciliary consultations or services by mutual agreement.
j. All medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.
k. The successful candidate agrees to have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the successful candidate will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.
l. The post holder will get appropriate financial support and study leave to achieve their CPD
m. The post holder is expected to undergo an annual job planning and appraisal as a contractual obligation.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- oMedical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration and Specialist Registration
- oAccreditation in General (internal) Medicine and Gastroenterology
Desirable
- Higher degree in relevant subject
Experience/ Training
Essential
- oHigher specialist training with CCT in Gastroenterology
- oCESR (Certificate of Eligibility for specialist registration
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate
- oDemonstrable experience in Clinical Governance activities
- oDemonstrable experience in teaching
- oInterest and commitment to gastroenterology
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service developments
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- oUnderstanding the governance as relevant to the post
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
- oInterest in Barrett's surveillance
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oAccredited and independent for upper and lower endoscopy
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience and interest in therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP
Communication Skills
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- oDemonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
- oInterest in medical management
Teaching
Essential
- oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- oAbility to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- oAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- oAbility to teach effectively
Circumstances
Essential
- oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- oMedical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration and Specialist Registration
- oAccreditation in General (internal) Medicine and Gastroenterology
Desirable
- Higher degree in relevant subject
Experience/ Training
Essential
- oHigher specialist training with CCT in Gastroenterology
- oCESR (Certificate of Eligibility for specialist registration
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate
- oDemonstrable experience in Clinical Governance activities
- oDemonstrable experience in teaching
- oInterest and commitment to gastroenterology
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service developments
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- oUnderstanding the governance as relevant to the post
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
- oInterest in Barrett's surveillance
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oAccredited and independent for upper and lower endoscopy
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience and interest in therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP
Communication Skills
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- oDemonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
- oInterest in medical management
Teaching
Essential
- oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- oAbility to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- oAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- oAbility to teach effectively
Circumstances
Essential
- oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register.
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).
