Job summary
Job title: Specialty Doctor in CardiologyPost: PermanentSalary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum/ pro rataLocation: Milton Keynes University Hospital
The Department of Cardiology provides a secondary care service to a population of about 320,000 in and around Milton Keynes which is increasing. The department has both established and developing links with a number of hospitals including Bedford, Luton and Oxford.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in Cardiology. This is a full-time, substantive appointment consisting of
- Up to 5x sessions per week working as a registrar level doctor on the Cardiology Ward
- 1x session of SPA activity
- 1-2x sessions of Ward Referrals
- 2-3 Cardiology Clinics per week
- 1x session per week of Cath Lab and/or Echo (when not on the Ward)
- 1x session of MDT
- Participation in the Weekend Ward Reg Rota on a 1:7 basis.
- Undergraduate UBMS Medical School Teaching
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 is a University Teaching Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham and the University of Oxford. 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
Please see the Job description and the Person specification
Please submit your CV by attaching it to your application.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30/06/2025
Interview Date: 24/07/2025
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and the Person specification
Please submit your CV by attaching it to your application.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30/06/2025
Interview Date: 24/07/2025
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ALS
- MRCP 1
- either MRCP Part 2 written or PACES
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CMT competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: -Good clinical care -Maintaining good medical practice -Good relationships and communication with patients -Good working relationships with colleagues -Good teaching and training -Professional behaviour and probity -Delivery of good acute clinical care.
- Evidence of significant general medicine experience.
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, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: o- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English o- applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to average at least 7.5
Clinical skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
Desirable
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a nonjudgmental approach towards others.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ALS
- MRCP 1
- either MRCP Part 2 written or PACES
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CMT competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: -Good clinical care -Maintaining good medical practice -Good relationships and communication with patients -Good working relationships with colleagues -Good teaching and training -Professional behaviour and probity -Delivery of good acute clinical care.
- Evidence of significant general medicine experience.
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, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: o- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English o- applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to average at least 7.5
Clinical skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
Desirable
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a nonjudgmental approach towards others.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
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).
