Overview
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This post involves working on a resident on-call rota; depending on agreement, this post would normally exceed the basic 10 PA full-time contract. The closing date is 14 October 2025.
Additional Programmed Activities: 2.5 PA's. The requirement for you to undertake additional Programmed Activities will be reviewed annually.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital. This allows us to attract, train and retain the best doctors.
There are 15 Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 7 Specialist Trainees and 11 Trust Doctors at registrar level, with 9 trainees and 1 trust doctor at SHO level. There is a 2-tier registrar rota during the day and night. The approximate number of births is around 4000.
Main duties of the job
Working across Obstetrics and Gynaecology you will be supported in developing your skills covering a range of elective and emergency activities. 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. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the department should they wish.
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 responsibilities
Please see the Job Description/Person Specification which specifies the role and qualifications/experience required and department information.
This role does not meet the Trusts hard-to-recruit criteria. Therefore, relocation expenses will not be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
* Applicants must hold full GMC registration
* MRCOG Part 2
* MD / PhD
* NHS Experience
Experience/Training
* Adequate experience of the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to provide effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency patients.
* Ability to manage common obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
* At least 2 years registrar experience
Knowledge
* Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
* Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice.
* IT and Computer Skills
Clinical Skills
* Experience in management of patients with general obstetric and gynaecological problems
* Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills and Teaching
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
* Ability to work constructively in a team environment.
* Educational Qualification
Other requirements
* Ability to work independently as well as part of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Division
* To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
* Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
* Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management
* IT and Computer Skills
Circumstances
* Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
Health
* Demonstration of immunisation against Hep B, plus Hbf negative status.
Personality
* Enthusiastic and ability to inspire enthusiasm in others
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.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum pro rata
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