Job summary
This post currently attracts £10,000 Golden Hello on appointment, plus Anniversary payments as following:
- £5k after 12 months employment
- £5k after 24 months employment
In addition, this post attracts relocation expenses of up to £8k
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join the dynamic and proactive Palliative Care Service in Milton Keynes. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will bring skills, knowledge and experience to this new role.
Application must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview and are required to hold membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications). CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team managing patients in their own homes, in the Hospice in patient unit and in the hospital setting.
The post holder will be contracted to provide a Palliative Medicine service along with their 2 consultant colleagues to Willen Hospice and Milton Keynes University Hospital. Candidates must hold full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council and hold membership of the Royal College of Physicians. Newly qualified UK trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CTT) or be within six months of being awarded CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
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.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy service offers many training opportunities for their staff, recent developments have led to the opening of our cancer centre in February 2020. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
We firmly believe in holistic care, with a newly established wellbeing team to enhance the recovery package for patients living with and beyond cancer. We have Citizen Advice Bureau onsite and offer a wide range of carers and patient support groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline
This is a new full- time post for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine
The successful candidate will join the existing 2 Palliative Medicine Consultants to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the Milton Keynes Palliative Care services.
The focus of this new post is on providing seamless Specialist Palliative Care that follows the patient regardless of setting. The post holder will provide consultant cover and specialist advice to the Willen Hospice community services (Willen at Home Team and Therapeutic & Wellbeing Team), the Willen Inpatient Unit and to clinicians at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The post holder will join a telephone advisory 2nd on call rota coordinated across the region. This responsibility is approximately 1:7 and attracts a 3% availability supplementation to annual salary
The post will be hosted as an NHS post by Milton Keynes University Hospital with their terms and conditions. All responsibilities will be confirmed at the point of final job planning.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as the new, purpose built, cancer centre opened in early 2020 providing fantastic facilities for our oncology patients. A Same Day Emergency Care Centre opened in November 2022 to facilitate rapid assessment, avoidable admissions and early discharge for patients. Willen Hospice have completed their Building a Legacy programme which has significantly improved the facilities for their patients
Key responsibilities of role
Willen Hospice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline
This is a new full- time post for a Consultant in Palliative Medicine
The successful candidate will join the existing 2 Palliative Medicine Consultants to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the Milton Keynes Palliative Care services.
The focus of this new post is on providing seamless Specialist Palliative Care that follows the patient regardless of setting. The post holder will provide consultant cover and specialist advice to the Willen Hospice community services (Willen at Home Team and Therapeutic & Wellbeing Team), the Willen Inpatient Unit and to clinicians at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The post holder will join a telephone advisory 2nd on call rota coordinated across the region. This responsibility is approximately 1:7 and attracts a 3% availability supplementation to annual salary
The post will be hosted as an NHS post by Milton Keynes University Hospital with their terms and conditions. All responsibilities will be confirmed at the point of final job planning.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team as the new, purpose built, cancer centre opened in early 2020 providing fantastic facilities for our oncology patients. A Same Day Emergency Care Centre opened in November 2022 to facilitate rapid assessment, avoidable admissions and early discharge for patients. Willen Hospice have completed their Building a Legacy programme which has significantly improved the facilities for their patients
Key responsibilities of role
Willen Hospice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification Full registration with GMC and name on Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine via (Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6months of CCT at the interview date, Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or European Community Rights)
- MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree or Diploma (e.g. Diploma or MSc in Palliative Medicine or MD)
Training And experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of palliative care, culminating in entry onto the GMC specialist register via CCT , CESR or European community rights
Desirable
- Experience of general medicine and other specialties such as oncology, care of the elderly, general practice. Advanced Communication skills course or qualification
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of specialist palliative care services
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of NHS and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management
Essential
Desirable
- Management course and /or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and Quality Improvement Methodology.
- Experience in undertaking and completing projects
Desirable
- Presentation or Publication of Audit results
Research and publications
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of medical research and of the palliative care literature
Desirable
- Research experience Publication of research and /or review article(s)
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical, nursing and other healthcare staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Teaching skills course and /or qualification
Other
Essential
- Educational/Clinical Supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical qualification Full registration with GMC and name on Specialist Register for Palliative Medicine via (Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6months of CCT at the interview date, Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) or European Community Rights)
- MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree or Diploma (e.g. Diploma or MSc in Palliative Medicine or MD)
Training And experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of palliative care, culminating in entry onto the GMC specialist register via CCT , CESR or European community rights
Desirable
- Experience of general medicine and other specialties such as oncology, care of the elderly, general practice. Advanced Communication skills course or qualification
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of specialist palliative care services
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of NHS and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management
Essential
Desirable
- Management course and /or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and Quality Improvement Methodology.
- Experience in undertaking and completing projects
Desirable
- Presentation or Publication of Audit results
Research and publications
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of medical research and of the palliative care literature
Desirable
- Research experience Publication of research and /or review article(s)
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical, nursing and other healthcare staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Teaching skills course and /or qualification
Other
Essential
- Educational/Clinical Supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
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).
