Job summary
The Paediatric and Neonatal units are looking for enthusiastic and motivated doctor to join our friendly and dynamic team.
You will be part of the medical team, offering assessment and delivering high quality, patient centred care for children and young people across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
You will have opportunity to gain experience in undertaking quality improvement and audit work, advocating for children and young people.
The post holder will be part of a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development.
Informal enquiries or visits are actively encouraged.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for work under the supervision of Consultant Paediatricians. You will take part in the full shift rota and be expected to participate in the day to day activities of the department, working as part of the medical team.
Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive efficient paediatric service across Milton Keynes.
Provide evidence-based care for all patients within their sphere of responsibility.
Liaise effectively and in a timely manner with the General Practitioners, Community Services and all other health care agencies when appropriate.
Responsible for carrying out teaching as required and to contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
Required to participate in audit, clinical governance.
Involvement in research is encouraged.
Medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.
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.
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
To provide, with colleagues, general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
To participate in the rolling rota which is outlined in the job plan, including long days and night shifts.
Departmental teaching is held weekly, and all doctors are encouraged to be an active contributor to the teaching program as well as research, audit participation and appraisal.
The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide, with colleagues, general paediatric and neonatal services for the prevention, diagnosis and management of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
To participate in the rolling rota which is outlined in the job plan, including long days and night shifts.
Departmental teaching is held weekly, and all doctors are encouraged to be an active contributor to the teaching program as well as research, audit participation and appraisal.
The post holder must maintain continuing professional development and will be encouraged to attend relevant professional courses and meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD / DCH in Paediatrics
- MRCPCH
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology
- 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 Medical Practice
Desirable
- Paediatric outpatient experience
- Tertiary unit neonatal experience
- NHS experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Out of hours experience in Paediatrics
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
- 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.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
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
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- 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.
Probity
Essential
- 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
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
Desirable
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD / DCH in Paediatrics
- MRCPCH
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of 2 years of General paediatrics experience including neonatology
- 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 Medical Practice
Desirable
- Paediatric outpatient experience
- Tertiary unit neonatal experience
- NHS experience
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Out of hours experience in Paediatrics
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
- 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.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
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
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- 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.
Probity
Essential
- 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
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
Desirable
- 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).
