Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for this Fixed Term LAS ST3+ post (from 6th August until 3rd February ) in Acute/General/Geriatric Medicine at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Subspecialty experience will be offered, subject to discussion between post holder and Clinical Manager.
It is envisaged this post would be suitable an early years registrar who would like a further year to develop speciality skills before undertaking speciality training. The candidate should be capable of being on the general medical registrar rota.
The job will contain the following exposure:
1. 6 sessions working as a Registrar-level doctor in the Medical Department on the medical wards.
2. 1 session of SPA activity (to be agreed internally)
3. 2 Sessions working in Speciality Outpatients or seeing speciality ward referrals
4. Full participation in the general medicine registrar on call rota including nights and weekends
5. Undergraduate UBMS Medical School Teaching
You may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties; however any changes will be made in discussion with you in the light of the service needs.
Main duties of the job
We are a dynamic and supportive department and the posts offer broad and deep clinical exposure. The appointee will have excellent opportunity to gain experience in acute medicine including participation in unselected medical on call on a 1:8 rota (with prospective cover) which attracts an on-call supplement.
There will be many opportunities for professional development, and you will be allocated a clinical supervisor to help with a personal development portfolio. Applicants will also be supported in applying for National Training Numbers (NTN’s).
Along with specialty meetings, there are also regular departmental meetings, including weekly grand round and regular audit and clinical governance sessions. Participation in these will be encouraged. There will be opportunities to work on audit and quality improvement projects.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching both under and postgraduate students associated with the University of Buckingham and will also be expected to support colleagues doing these activities as part of his or her arranged job plan.
Working for our organisation
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:
6. Free on-site parking
7. Free tea and coffee
8. Great flexible working opportunities
9. Discounted gym membership
10. Lease car scheme
11. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
12. On site nursery (chargeable)
13. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will support the Acute on call rota, responsible for managing, co-ordinating and running the acute take smoothly and working alongside the Acute Medical Consultant / On call Consultant Physician of the day on MAU. This will involve taking part in evening shifts, night shifts and weekend working dependent upon experience of the candidate and the need of the service. Every doctor working within the department of medicine is expected to have an out of hours component within their contract.
There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
15. ALS
16. MRCP 1
Desirable criteria
17. MRCP 2
Eligibility
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of significant general medicine experience
19. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Desirable criteria
20. NHS Experience
Language skills
Essential criteria
21. 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: •- applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English •- applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to average at least 7.5
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
22. Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS / EPLS
23. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
24. Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
25. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
26. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
27. Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
28. Ability to work on the full Med Reg on-call rota (long days, nights and weekends)
Desirable criteria
29. Outpatient experience
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential criteria
30. Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job.
31. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.