Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Substantive Consultant post in Acute Medicine at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. There may be an opportunity to appoint additional qualified medicine consultants if there is enough appointable candidates. Illustrative job plans for these posts would be provided at interview.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Acute Physician or Specialty Physician with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our team of Acute Physicians. Candidates' dual trained in General Internal Medicine would be welcome to apply. MKUH have opened a new state of the art Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) Unit in October 2022, and this post will be crucial to support the new unit and deliver 7 days a week Same Day Emergency Care.
The successful applicant will join 10 other acute physicians and will work on the medical admission ward, Same day emergency care unit and provide medical in reach and review to medical patients within the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
There are a variety of shifts within acute medicine: These include MAU ward rounds (08:00 - 13:00), ED in reach and medical review (08:00 - 17:00), SDEC (09:00 - 19:00), 1:7 Weekend MAU ward rounds (08:00 - 12:00) 1:14 Weekend SDEC 1(12:00 -16:00). Participating in the general medical on call evening (1:15) and weekends (1:27) is also part of this job. An on call supplement is paid for non-resident overnight cover but the applicant may be expected to return to hospital as an emergency.
This is a 10PA job plan with 1PA core SPA. Up to an additional 1.5PAs of non-core SPA can be agreed in job planning. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a degree of flexibility within the job plan and this example is for illustrative purposes only. Where individuals have a speciality interest this can be considered and job planed if mutually beneficial.This schedule outlines the Direct Clinical Care component (DCC) of the job plan. In addition, the candidate will be on the General medial on call rota and MAU weekend rota. SPA activity and clinical admin can be delivered flexibly around the clinical shifts. SPA activity is outlined in the accompanying table and is delivered over the 5-week cycle rather than per week. It would be expected the successful candidate would organise their own timetable with regards to fitting this activity into the job plan. There would be flexibility to swap shifts to prevent longer periods of work inadvertently caused by the on call rotas.
The successful candidate would not work though these weeks sequentially. Rather based on leave requirements the rota would aim to accommodate consultants shifts based on weekly availability. The shifts are part of an annualised job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a degree of flexibility within the job plan and this example is for illustrative purposes only. Where individuals have a speciality interest this can be considered and job planed if mutually beneficial.This schedule outlines the Direct Clinical Care component (DCC) of the job plan. In addition, the candidate will be on the General medial on call rota and MAU weekend rota. SPA activity and clinical admin can be delivered flexibly around the clinical shifts. SPA activity is outlined in the accompanying table and is delivered over the 5-week cycle rather than per week. It would be expected the successful candidate would organise their own timetable with regards to fitting this activity into the job plan. There would be flexibility to swap shifts to prevent longer periods of work inadvertently caused by the on call rotas.
The successful candidate would not work though these weeks sequentially. Rather based on leave requirements the rota would aim to accommodate consultants shifts based on weekly availability. The shifts are part of an annualised job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration and Specialist Registration
- oAccreditation in General (internal) Medicine and/or Acute internal Medicine
Desirable
- A higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of CMT competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely
Clinical skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management.
Experience/ Training
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience in Clinical Governance activities
- oInterest and commitment to Acute Medicine
- oAmbulatory care pathways experience
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice
- oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
- oIT skills
Teaching
Essential
- oA proven background in delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
- oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
Desirable
- oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma or PG cert
Leadership Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- oDemonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills.
- oInterest in medical management.
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- oAbility to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- oAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- oMust be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes
- oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register
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
- oMedical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration and Specialist Registration
- oAccreditation in General (internal) Medicine and/or Acute internal Medicine
Desirable
- A higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of CMT competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Fitness to practice
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely
Clinical skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management.
Experience/ Training
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience in Clinical Governance activities
- oInterest and commitment to Acute Medicine
- oAmbulatory care pathways experience
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice
- oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
- oIT skills
Teaching
Essential
- oA proven background in delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
- oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
Desirable
- oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma or PG cert
Leadership Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- oDemonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills.
- oInterest in medical management.
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- oAbility to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- oAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- oMust be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes
- oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register
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).
