Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor post in Gastroenterology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital. This allows us to attract, train and retain the best doctors.
The hospital has a newly built modern Endoscopy Unit, and a 25 bedded gastroenterology ward. There are 6 Consultant Gastroenterologists, 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Middle Grades, 2 Specialist Registrars, 1 CMT, 2FY2s and 2FY1. The service also has 2.5 IBD nurses, 2 UGI cancer nurses and 3 nurse endoscopists. The department runs successful bowel cancer screening lists (screening colonoscopy and bowel scope). There are facilities for upper, lower GI diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, and full Olympus equipment including Scopeguide in 2 rooms. There is also therapeutic endoscopy services providing oesophageal dilatations, metal stents and therapeutic ERCPs, advanced polypectomies and endoscopic mucosal resections. The bronchoscopy is carried out in the endoscopy unit.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of the Gastroenterology service which includes inpatients responsibilities, outpatient clinics and endoscopy sessions. There is opportunity for the successful candidate to discuss their professional development plans and department is very happy to support these as needed. Independent endoscopy skills for gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy are ideally required and further competences will be developed with appropriate training opportunities.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in 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.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the department should they wish.
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 programm
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.
We believe the continued growth of the hospital will allow us to expand and improve our services to offer the very best care 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 centrally located for Oxford and Cambridge and having ease of access to the north. Lying in attractive countryside, Milton Keynes offers first class facilities for sport, theatre, music, shopping and dining.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications / Registration
- Medical degree and MRCP (or preparing for it
Training & Knowledge
- Broad experience in General Medicine and ability to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and inpatients
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based practice
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Gastroenterology / Medical Division
- Able to balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whol
Clinical Skills
- Experience in the management of patients within the Medical Division
- Understanding of clinical risk managemen
Communication Skills & Teaching:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications / Registration
- Medical degree and MRCP (or preparing for it
Training & Knowledge
- Broad experience in General Medicine and ability to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and inpatients
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based practice
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Gastroenterology / Medical Division
- Able to balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whol
Clinical Skills
- Experience in the management of patients within the Medical Division
- Understanding of clinical risk managemen
Communication Skills & Teaching:
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- oMedical degree, MRCP (or preparing for it)
- oApplicants must hold full GMC registration
Experience / Training
Essential
- Broad experience in General Medicine to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and inpatients
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based practice
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oExperience in the management of patients within the Medical Division
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills & Teaching
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- oAbility to work constructively in a team environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently as well as part of the Gastroenterology / Medical Division
- oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- oMedical degree, MRCP (or preparing for it)
- oApplicants must hold full GMC registration
Experience / Training
Essential
- Broad experience in General Medicine to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and inpatients
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidenced based practice
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oExperience in the management of patients within the Medical Division
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills & Teaching
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- oAbility to work constructively in a team environment
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently as well as part of the Gastroenterology / Medical Division
- oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
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).
