We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Physician in Geriatric Medicine. Candidates who are dual trained in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine would be welcome to apply and sub-specialty sessions would be considered and accommodated where possible.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 8:2 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non‑core activities. The example in the job description outlines the Direct Clinical Care component (DCC) of the job plan. In addition, the candidate will be on the General medical on call rota (1:20 weekdays; 1:26 weekends and acute stroke / frailty weekend rota 1:11).
The successful candidate will join our friendly front door frailty team of geriatricians who cover frailty in the emergency department, frailty SDEC and virtual ward. The postholder will also rotate with the existing front door geriatricians into one of our geriatric wards and assist in developing our short stay geriatric unit. We also welcome an interest in surgical ‑ geriatric liaison. The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 8.:2 DCC/SPA. 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.
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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* Free on‑site parking including EV charging
* Complimentary refreshments
* Flexible working arrangements
* Discounted gym membership
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* On‑site nursery (charges apply)
* A wide‑ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
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An opportunity has arisen for a Fixed term full time (10 PA) Consultant in Geriatric/General Medicine. Salary will be based on the NHS Employers Consultant pay scale £109,725 - £145,478., 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 regard 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.
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