Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for apermanentConsultantGeneral andEmergency Surgeonat Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Thisisreplacementoffering 10 programmedactivities. 2Additionalprogrammed activitieswillbe 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 toparticipatein 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,trainandretainthe best doctors.
The hospital is the premier teaching hospital for the newly created University of Buckingham Medical School. There are significant opportunities in the field of medical education both in the delivery andorganisationof teaching.A teaching and research background would be highlyadvantageouswhen applying for this position.
We believe the continued growth of the hospital will allow us to expand and improve our services to offer thevery bestcare 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 centrallylocatedfor Oxford and Cambridge and having ease of access to the north. Lying inattractivecountryside, Milton Keynes offersfirst classfacilities for sport, theatre, music,shoppingand 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
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
The job plan is based on 4weeks cycle. Job planned is annualised between 4 Consultant Emergency Surgeons.
Activity
Frequency
Number ofPA/ week
On call / Admitting consultant (8-20) &CEPODtheatre cover (13-20)
1:4
4.77 PA DCC
CEPODtheatre cover (8-13) & Emergency Surgical clinic (13-18)
1:5
2.8 PADCC
Elective week (theatre)
1:4
0.31PA DCC
On-Call weekends and nights (18-8) -predictable&unpredictable
1:12
1.37PA DCC
SPA
2SPA
2SPA
Admin
0.75 PA
Total
12PA
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 providingequitableworking 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.
we are currentlyin the process of expandingthe Emergency Surgery Consultant body, therefore any rotas/job plansdemonstratedwithin the job description are subject to change. Further conversation and discussion welcomed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES
The job plan is based on 4weeks cycle. Job planned is annualised between 4 Consultant Emergency Surgeons.
Activity
Frequency
Number ofPA/ week
On call / Admitting consultant (8-20) &CEPODtheatre cover (13-20)
1:4
4.77 PA DCC
CEPODtheatre cover (8-13) & Emergency Surgical clinic (13-18)
1:5
2.8 PADCC
Elective week (theatre)
1:4
0.31PA DCC
On-Call weekends and nights (18-8) -predictable&unpredictable
1:12
1.37PA DCC
SPA
2SPA
2SPA
Admin
0.75 PA
Total
12PA
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 providingequitableworking 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.
we are currentlyin the process of expandingthe Emergency Surgery Consultant body, therefore any rotas/job plansdemonstratedwithin the job description are subject to change. Further conversation and discussion welcomed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, and FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
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
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
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
- Proven 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
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
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
- To accept management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director
Desirable
- IT and computer skills
- Car driver
- Own transport and when on call to be accessible to the Trust within 30 minutes' drive
Health
Essential
- Be in good health
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative status
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, and FRCS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or within 6 months of eligibility
- Completion certificate of training or equivalent
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
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
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
- Proven 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
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
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
- To accept management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director
Desirable
- IT and computer skills
- Car driver
- Own transport and when on call to be accessible to the Trust within 30 minutes' drive
Health
Essential
- Be in good health
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative status
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).
