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 Paediatric department comprises teams of junior doctors, middle grade doctors and consultants working together in the management of children and young people. The current middle grade tier comprises of ten Staff Grade paediatricians, and six Specialist Registrars (ST4-7) on the Oxford rotation. Generally, both SHOs and middle grade doctors/registrars come under the term "Junior Doctors" The post holder would be expected to join the middle grade team supporting both general paediatrics and neonatology. In acute Paediatrics, there are currently 14 full time consultants. The junior doctor rota has recently expanded and provides separate out of hours cover for both general paediatrics and neonates. There are 12 doctors and 4 Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners on the first tier.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to 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.
The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings. They will attend and contribute to departmental teaching, research and audit participation, with an option for taking an appraiser role.
The post holder will continue responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge including all administrative duties associated with patient care as middle grade.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
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
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Delivery of good acute clinical care.
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- 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.
- 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
Other Requirements
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
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
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Delivery of good acute clinical care.
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- 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.
- 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
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).
