Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time substantive Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology to join our growing team in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious department, which is expanding its Endoscopic services into the newly developed Whitehouse Community Diagnostic Centre. The purpose of this post is to enhance acute medical service with the Trust and early input into care of acute gastroenterology illnesses. There is an opportunity to develop the services provided for the adult population served by Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This includes responsibilities for diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of patients presenting as either emergencies or those referred on an elective basis. Working with the existing team of gastroenterologists to provide clinical care including endoscopy service to patients with gastrointestinal disorders in Milton Keynes. The appointee will be expected to complement the whole GI service including inpatients, out-patients and endoscopy. Candidates with a wide variety of gastroenterology experience at the middle-grade or above level will be considered and the successful candidate could possibly take in enhancing the current service and will have the opportunity to help consultants develop the new services in the department.
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will be responsible to work under the supervision of the Consultant Gastroenterologists. He/she will be expected to participate in most of the day to day activities of the department in cooperation with the rest of the medicine staff.
b. The main duties are to provide elective and emergency care to gastroenterology patients who present to Milton Keynes NHS FT. The department strives to provide early specialist input into the care of acute gastroenterology admissions.
- The postholder will perform procedures appropriate for their level and experience, with supervision where necessary. The postholder will be able to do endoscopy lists including procedures appropriate to their skills. Training of the postholder will be encouraged to enhance their skills and also to uptake new skills. Independent practice for gastroscopy and colonoscopy with some therapeutic skills will be preferred.
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
They will also be expected to be competent in all general areas of the gastroenterology consistent with training and experience and to cover the work of their colleagues as appropriate. They will be expected to actively participate in educational activities including teaching, grand rounds, case presentations and audit. We will be supportive to help the candidate to pursue their clinical speciality interest within the provisions of service.
We also supervise and mentor candidates who are planning to apply for CESR depending on their experience.
The post will involve supervision of junior doctors in Gastroenterology.
He/she will undertake general and speciality (IBD) gastroenterology outpatient clinics as well as administrative functions. The successful candidate is advised to participate in all the other ongoing activity of the department including regular endoscopy audits, and to attend various departmental teaching sessions and regional/national post graduate meetings.
The successful candidate may be required to do on-call out of hours gastroenterology work (including in-reach to MAU and/or GI bleeding) with mutual agreement. This post is currently on a ten PA basis but additional PAs may be considered as per departments needs.
To provide endoscopy and out-patient clinics for the gastroenterology service including urgent referrals for suspected cancer patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will also be expected to be competent in all general areas of the gastroenterology consistent with training and experience and to cover the work of their colleagues as appropriate. They will be expected to actively participate in educational activities including teaching, grand rounds, case presentations and audit. We will be supportive to help the candidate to pursue their clinical speciality interest within the provisions of service.
We also supervise and mentor candidates who are planning to apply for CESR depending on their experience.
The post will involve supervision of junior doctors in Gastroenterology.
He/she will undertake general and speciality (IBD) gastroenterology outpatient clinics as well as administrative functions. The successful candidate is advised to participate in all the other ongoing activity of the department including regular endoscopy audits, and to attend various departmental teaching sessions and regional/national post graduate meetings.
The successful candidate may be required to do on-call out of hours gastroenterology work (including in-reach to MAU and/or GI bleeding) with mutual agreement. This post is currently on a ten PA basis but additional PAs may be considered as per departments needs.
To provide endoscopy and out-patient clinics for the gastroenterology service including urgent referrals for suspected cancer patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good MedicalPractice including:
- ogood clinical care
- omaintaining good medical practice
- ogood relationships and communication with patients
- ogood working relationships with colleagues
- ogood teaching and training
- odelivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of 2 years of general medicine experience
Desirable
- Independent endoscopy skills
- Experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas
Language Skills
Essential
- 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, which could be demonstrated by one of the following:
- oapplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- oapplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to average at least 7.5
Clinical skills
Essential
- Outpatient experience
- 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 prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
- Independent routine endoscopy skills
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.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate
- Advanced Communication Skills training.
- Aspiration for personal development and career progression
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good MedicalPractice including:
- ogood clinical care
- omaintaining good medical practice
- ogood relationships and communication with patients
- ogood working relationships with colleagues
- ogood teaching and training
- odelivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of 2 years of general medicine experience
Desirable
- Independent endoscopy skills
- Experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas
Language Skills
Essential
- 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, which could be demonstrated by one of the following:
- oapplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English
- oapplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to average at least 7.5
Clinical skills
Essential
- Outpatient experience
- 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 prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
- Independent routine endoscopy skills
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.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate
- Advanced Communication Skills training.
- Aspiration for personal development and career progression
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).
