Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant General and Emergency Surgeon at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This a vacant role at present.This post will be for 1 year initially with the view to make permanent.
This is replacement offering 10 programmed activities. 2 Additional programmed activities will be available, but these are subject to annual discussion and agreement and do not form part of the underlying contractual agreement.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching both under and postgraduate students associated with the University of Buckingham and will also be expected to support colleagues doing these activities as part of his or her arranged job plan
Main duties of the job
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital. This allows us to attract, train and retain the best doctors.
The hospital is the premier teaching hospital for the newly created University of Buckingham Medical School. The first students will graduate in 2019 and currently all years of medical students are being taught at the hospital. There are significant opportunities in the field of medical education both in the delivery and organisation of teaching. A teaching and research background would be highly advantageous when applying for this position.
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.
Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues. The Chief Executive and/or Medical Director would also be happy to meet with doctors interested in this role, commitments allowing.
About us
Our staff are the happiest NHS staff; MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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 workingopportunities
- 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.
An outstanding 97% of the medical and dental professionals surveyed feel their roles make a difference to patients and service users,
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is based on 4-week cycle. Job planned is annualised between 4 Consultant Emergency Surgeons.
Activity
Frequency
Number of PA/ week
On call / Admitting consultant (8-20) & CEPOD theatre cover (13-20)
1:4
4.77 PA DCC
CEPOD theatre cover (8-13) & Emergency Surgical clinic (13-18)
1:5
2.8 PA DCC
Elective week (theatre)
1:4
0.31 PA DCC
On-Call weekends and nights (18-8) - predictable & unpredictable
1:12
1.37 PA DCC
SPA
2 SPA
2 SPA
Admin
0.75 PA
Total
12 PA
On-Call: Hand-over, morning WR, Hot-clinic, Evening WR, handover to night on-call.
CEPOD theatre cover managing workload of cases in emergency theatre during the day
Elective week scheduled Monday AM theatre list, SPA
Weekend On-Call: predictable 8-14, handover, WR, emergency theatre
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is based on 4-week cycle. Job planned is annualised between 4 Consultant Emergency Surgeons.
Activity
Frequency
Number of PA/ week
On call / Admitting consultant (8-20) & CEPOD theatre cover (13-20)
1:4
4.77 PA DCC
CEPOD theatre cover (8-13) & Emergency Surgical clinic (13-18)
1:5
2.8 PA DCC
Elective week (theatre)
1:4
0.31 PA DCC
On-Call weekends and nights (18-8) - predictable & unpredictable
1:12
1.37 PA DCC
SPA
2 SPA
2 SPA
Admin
0.75 PA
Total
12 PA
On-Call: Hand-over, morning WR, Hot-clinic, Evening WR, handover to night on-call.
CEPOD theatre cover managing workload of cases in emergency theatre during the day
Elective week scheduled Monday AM theatre list, SPA
Weekend On-Call: predictable 8-14, handover, WR, emergency theatre
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Medical Degree
- FRCS or equivalent
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
Experience/Training
Essential
- Able to manage autonomously general surgical workload especially Emergency General Surgery
- Experience in Laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Publications in surgical field
- Previous experience as Consultant Emergency Surgeon
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both juniors and other staff
- Ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Interest in medical management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical directorate
- To balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the Trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- To accept leadership and management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director
Desirable
Personality
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire
- Innovate
- Team player
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Training the Trainers
Desirable
- Appraisal training
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Completion of Education Supervisor training
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Medical Degree
- FRCS or equivalent
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
Experience/Training
Essential
- Able to manage autonomously general surgical workload especially Emergency General Surgery
- Experience in Laparoscopic surgery
Desirable
- Publications in surgical field
- Previous experience as Consultant Emergency Surgeon
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both juniors and other staff
- Ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Interest in medical management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Surgical directorate
- To balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the Trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- To accept leadership and management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director
Desirable
Personality
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire
- Innovate
- Team player
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Training the Trainers
Desirable
- Appraisal training
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Completion of Education Supervisor training
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).
