Job summary
Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Emergency Medicine Consultant ready to make a real impact? Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking an exceptional clinician to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of emergency care.
We're looking for someone who brings more than just clinical excellence--someone with the energy, vision, and leadership to help us become one of the top-performing emergency departments in the country. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, we want to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
- GMC specialist registration (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
- Proven experience in teaching, quality improvement, and project leadership
- Outstanding communication skills and a compassionate, team-oriented approach
- A commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement
We're especially keen to hear from candidates with sub-specialty training, including Paediatric Emergency Medicine. We'll work with you to incorporate your specialist interests into your job plan, ensuring your expertise is fully utilised and valued.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help lead a department that's ambitious, innovative, and compassionate, we'd love to meet you.
Let's Talk for an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact:Daniel Sedgewick, Clinical Director ? daniel.sedgewick@mkuh.nhs.uk ? 01908 995905
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide Emergency services to the population served by Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants with special interests would be supported in developing these within the department. Those with an interest and aptitude for leadership roles within and beyond the department are particularly welcome to apply.
Candidates must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview).
- Provision of Emergency services, to receive, diagnose and treat all categories of accident & emergencies as may attend the department. To arrange for the appropriate transfer of patients to in-patient facilities, outpatient referral or discharge to primary care as indicated.
- The successful candidate will participate in an on-call out of hours rota on a one in twelve basis. The Consultant Rota is based on self-rostering. Weekend frequency is one in six weekends.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
- Responsibilities to develop Emergency services and participate in multidisciplinary meetings in relation to these services.
- Requirement to participate in audit, clinical governance, annual job plan and appraisal.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the contribution to management. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed guidelines and procedures, drawn up in consultation on clinical matters, and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of their patients to be able to contact them when necessary.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, Clinical Governance, and other risk management policies.
The successful candidate agrees to have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff, medical students and other professional staff who work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the successful candidate will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such Doctors on their careers.
Involvement in research is encouraged. The post holder will be required to submit any service or research development plans, particularly those which have resource implications, to the Clinical Director for agreement prior to implementation.
For those that are dual accredited, there may also be an opportunity to maintain skills linked to their other specialty, e.g., ICM, PHEM, Acute Medicine, Paediatrics, which may be included in their core job plan.
Due to close ties between the hospital and the University of Buckingham Medical School, opportunities will also arise to take on roles in the development of our future doctors which include the delivery of lectures and leading clinical blocks.
This is a 10PA contract, 7.5PA DCC and 2.5 PA SPA, but options may arise to take on additional clinical PAs. Management and leadership roles may attract additional programmed activities and/or a responsibility allowance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the contribution to management. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed guidelines and procedures, drawn up in consultation on clinical matters, and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of their patients to be able to contact them when necessary.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, Clinical Governance, and other risk management policies.
The successful candidate agrees to have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff, medical students and other professional staff who work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the successful candidate will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such Doctors on their careers.
Involvement in research is encouraged. The post holder will be required to submit any service or research development plans, particularly those which have resource implications, to the Clinical Director for agreement prior to implementation.
For those that are dual accredited, there may also be an opportunity to maintain skills linked to their other specialty, e.g., ICM, PHEM, Acute Medicine, Paediatrics, which may be included in their core job plan.
Due to close ties between the hospital and the University of Buckingham Medical School, opportunities will also arise to take on roles in the development of our future doctors which include the delivery of lectures and leading clinical blocks.
This is a 10PA contract, 7.5PA DCC and 2.5 PA SPA, but options may arise to take on additional clinical PAs. Management and leadership roles may attract additional programmed activities and/or a responsibility allowance.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, FRCEM or equivalent
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT.
- Advanced Life Support (Adult & Paediatric) as well as Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider or equivalent
Desirable
- Instructor in ALS, EPLS and or ATLS
- Interest/qualification in education
- Other tertiary qualifications including Education
Experience/Training
Essential
- Minimum seven years' postgraduate experience, including higher medical training - five years as a Specialist Registrar/Trainee. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Recent experience in Emergency Medicine in the U.K
Desirable
- Accreditation in education
- Subspecialty Training and Accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Interest in acute or observation medicine
- Interest/accreditation in Intensive care medicine
- Interest/accreditation in pre-hospital emergency medicine
- Interest/training in medical leadership
- Interest/training in point of care ultrasound beyond the RCEM core level
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
- Excellent clinical knowledge in emergency medicine
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality.
- Knowledge of clinical leadership and management topics
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management of Emergency patients.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate communication with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Committed to working in a multi-disciplinary team to improve care for patients
- Ability to appraise and supervise trainees and other staff members
Desirable
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Leadership skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
- Compassionate and inclusive leadership style
- Proven ability to lead by example
Desirable
- Experience in Medical leadership and desire to develop in this area
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Emergency Directorate
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Commitment to developing new services.
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management.
Performance
Essential
- Current PDP, experience with research or audit tools
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, FRCEM or equivalent
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT.
- Advanced Life Support (Adult & Paediatric) as well as Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider or equivalent
Desirable
- Instructor in ALS, EPLS and or ATLS
- Interest/qualification in education
- Other tertiary qualifications including Education
Experience/Training
Essential
- Minimum seven years' postgraduate experience, including higher medical training - five years as a Specialist Registrar/Trainee. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Recent experience in Emergency Medicine in the U.K
Desirable
- Accreditation in education
- Subspecialty Training and Accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Interest in acute or observation medicine
- Interest/accreditation in Intensive care medicine
- Interest/accreditation in pre-hospital emergency medicine
- Interest/training in medical leadership
- Interest/training in point of care ultrasound beyond the RCEM core level
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice.
- Excellent clinical knowledge in emergency medicine
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality.
- Knowledge of clinical leadership and management topics
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management of Emergency patients.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate communication with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Committed to working in a multi-disciplinary team to improve care for patients
- Ability to appraise and supervise trainees and other staff members
Desirable
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Leadership skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
- Compassionate and inclusive leadership style
- Proven ability to lead by example
Desirable
- Experience in Medical leadership and desire to develop in this area
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Emergency Directorate
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Commitment to developing new services.
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management.
Performance
Essential
- Current PDP, experience with research or audit tools
Desirable
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).
