Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic and forward thinking Children's Services at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as part of on-going investment into the service. You will join a busy, friendly and developing Children's Services treating the children and young people of Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
The post holder, with colleagues, will provide general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
This will include performing urgent Child Safeguarding Medical, under the supervision of the consultant. Undertaking general paediatric outpatient clinics and other special interest clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder.
Attending and contributing to departmental teaching, research and audit participation, with an option for taking an appraiser role.
The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encourage to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.
Main duties of the job
To perform duties at the middle grade level, but may be expected to support the SHO team if required.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge including all administrative duties associated with patient care as middle grade.
Support outpatient clinics under supervision from consultant and thus contribute to the provision of a comprehensive efficient paediatric service across Milton Keynes.
Provide evidence-based care for all patients within their sphere of responsibility. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with the General Practitioners, Community Services and all other health care agencies when appropriate.
Responsible for carrying out teaching as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
Required to participate in audit, clinical governance.
Involvement in research is encouraged.
Medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.
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, 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
To provide, with colleagues, general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
To participate in the rolling rota which is outlined in the job plan, including long days and night shifts. The rota also provides regular sessions for supporting professional activities.
To perform urgent Child Safeguarding Medicals when the concern is in the category of physical abuse, under the supervision of the consultant.
To undertake general paediatric outpatient clinics and other special interest clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder and as agreed at annual job planning.
Departmental teaching is held weekly, and Middle Grade doctors are encouraged to be an active contributor to the teaching program as well as research, audit participation and appraisal. The Middle Grade doctor will also be expected to supervise and assist the more junior grades of doctor.
The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide, with colleagues, general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
To participate in the rolling rota which is outlined in the job plan, including long days and night shifts. The rota also provides regular sessions for supporting professional activities.
To perform urgent Child Safeguarding Medicals when the concern is in the category of physical abuse, under the supervision of the consultant.
To undertake general paediatric outpatient clinics and other special interest clinics as appropriate to the skills/interests of the post holder and as agreed at annual job planning.
Departmental teaching is held weekly, and Middle Grade doctors are encouraged to be an active contributor to the teaching program as well as research, audit participation and appraisal. The Middle Grade doctor will also be expected to supervise and assist the more junior grades of doctor.
The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD / DCH in Paediatrics MRCPCH
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Delivery of good acute clinical care. Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology.
Desirable
- Paediatric outpatient experience Tertiary unit neonatal experience
Clinical skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- 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 priorities clinical need.
- Out of hours experience in Paediatrics. Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
- Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Organization and planning: capacity to organize oneself and priorities own work.
- Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360o feedback.
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
Desirable
- MD / DCH in Paediatrics MRCPCH
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Delivery of good acute clinical care. Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology.
Desirable
- Paediatric outpatient experience Tertiary unit neonatal experience
Clinical skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- 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 priorities clinical need.
- Out of hours experience in Paediatrics. Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
- Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Organization and planning: capacity to organize oneself and priorities own work.
- Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360o feedback.
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
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).
