Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon in training to undertake a consolidated period of research. This is a replacement post following submission of a PhD thesis by the previous post holder. There is no formal on call commitment, but the successful candidate would be able to undertake on call shifts at ST4 /equivalent level where appropriate. This is a fixed-term post until 01.02.2027
Main duties of the job
This is a full time role with aprimary focus on the delivery of surgical research. The post holder can expect to learn about a variety of research modalities, but the anticipated focus will be clinical trial based. The supervised set up, delivery and interpretation of this research would be the main role of the candidate, and it would be expected that this work would form the basis of a PhD submission at the affiliated university (university of Buckingham) under the supervision of the research team. Additional tuition fees are not currently covered by the post, but additional funding applications will be fully supported as part of the academic supervision provided.
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:
o Free on-site parking
o Free tea and coffee
o Great flexible workingopportunities
o Discounted gym membership
o Lease car scheme
o Generous annual leave and pension scheme
o On site nursery (chargeable)
o 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time role with aprimary focus on the delivery of surgical research. The post holder can expect to learn about a variety of research modalities, but the anticipated focus will be clinical trial based. The supervised set up, delivery and interpretation of this research would be the main role of the candidate, and it would be expected that this work would form the basis of a PhD submission at the affiliated university (university of Buckingham) under the supervision of the research team. Additional tuition fees are not currently covered by the post, but additional funding applications will be fully supported as part of the academic supervision provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time role with aprimary focus on the delivery of surgical research. The post holder can expect to learn about a variety of research modalities, but the anticipated focus will be clinical trial based. The supervised set up, delivery and interpretation of this research would be the main role of the candidate, and it would be expected that this work would form the basis of a PhD submission at the affiliated university (university of Buckingham) under the supervision of the research team. Additional tuition fees are not currently covered by the post, but additional funding applications will be fully supported as part of the academic supervision provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree with Full registration with GMC
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Experience at Registrar level in General Surgery
- Ability to manage common surgical emergencies including operative management
- Publications in fields relevant to the current
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Understanding of the principles of clinical research
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice.
- IT and Computer Skills
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Sufficient leadership within an organizational and knowledge of national access targets
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with general surgical problems
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate levels
- Proven ability to work constructively in a team environment
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General 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
Desirable
- Be on the Specialist Register
Health
Essential
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative status
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree with Full registration with GMC
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Experience at Registrar level in General Surgery
- Ability to manage common surgical emergencies including operative management
- Publications in fields relevant to the current
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Understanding of the principles of clinical research
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice.
- IT and Computer Skills
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Sufficient leadership within an organizational and knowledge of national access targets
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with general surgical problems
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate levels
- Proven ability to work constructively in a team environment
Leadership Skills
Essential
- To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General 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
Desirable
- Be on the Specialist Register
Health
Essential
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative status
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
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).
