Consultant Paediatrician
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant in General Paediatrics with a special interest to complement departmental needs at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are planning to develop our Adolescent Medicine Service which would include Eating Disorders, Adolescent Mental Health and Chronic Fatigue. Ideally applicants for this post would be excited to be a part of this development, however, we would consider applications in any special interest.
This is a new substantive Consultant post offering 10 programmed activities. Additional programmed activities may be available but these are subject to annual discussion and agreement and do not form part of the underlying contractual agreement.
The successful candidate will join 12 existing consultants working in the acute Trust who work closely with 5 consultants (4.6 WTE) in the community (CNWL), providing a comprehensive Children's Service, within the local health economy.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be contracted to provide General Paediatrics and Neonatology services at Milton Keynes Hospital. The candidates must hold full registration with the General Medical Council, hold membership with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and be on the specialist register [or within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview]. The successful appointee will undertake General Paediatrics and Neonatology duties including on call rota commitments.
This is a substantive Consultant post. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi- disciplinary team providing and further developing care for infants, children and young people.
The MKUH Paediatrics Department is progressive with multiple subspecialties represented. There will be 1 in 13 on-call and weekend rota commitments including Neonatal and General Paediatric consultant of the week, and Paediatric Assessment Unit 9-5 weekday shifts. This additional post will add to current summer PAU cover arrangements and provide extra general paediatric clinic capacity.
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 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.
Date posted
27 April 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£84,559 to £114,003 a year £84,559 - £114,003 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
430-MED10742WC-A
Job locations
Paediatrics - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Paediatrics - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)
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