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Consultant in Acute Medicine, Milton Keynes
Client: Milton Keynes University Hospital
Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 88e153f34dc6
Job Views: 16
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
Applications are invited to apply for a Substantive Consultant post in Acute Medicine at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. There may be an opportunity to appoint additional qualified medicine consultants if there are enough suitable candidates. Illustrative job plans will be provided at interview.
We seek a dynamic Acute Physician or Specialty Physician with an interest in Acute Medicine to join our team of Acute Physicians. Candidates dual trained in General Internal Medicine are welcome to apply. MKUH has opened a new state-of-the-art Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), and this post will be crucial to support the new unit and deliver 7-day Same Day Emergency Care.
The successful applicant will join 10 other acute physicians and work on the medical admission ward, SDEC, and provide medical in-reach and review within the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
Shifts include MAU ward rounds (08:00–13:00), ED in-reach and medical review (08:00–17:00), SDEC (09:00–19:00), weekend MAU ward rounds (08:00–12:00), weekend SDEC (12:00–16:00), and participation in the medical on-call rota. An on-call supplement is paid for overnight cover, with possible emergency return to hospital.
This is a 10 PA job plan with 1 PA core SPA. Up to 1.5 PAs of non-core SPA can be agreed upon. SPA activities include appraisal, revalidation, CME, departmental meetings, educational supervision, research, leadership, and quality improvement, scheduled over a 5-week cycle.
Working for our organisation
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, staff are friendly and welcoming. Benefits include free on-site parking, free tea and coffee, flexible working, discounted gym membership, lease car scheme, generous leave and pension, and staff health and well-being programs.
We are a University Teaching Hospital conducting research and teaching, rated good by the CQC. Visit our website for updates.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job plan is flexible, with activities scheduled to suit leave and availability. It includes clinical duties, on-call rota, and SPA activities, which can be arranged flexibly.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Medical degree MRCP(UK) or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Specialist Registration
* Accreditation in General/Internal Medicine or Acute Internal Medicine
Additional criteria
* Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD, PhD) desirable
Eligibility
* Full GMC registration at appointment
* Evidence of CMT competencies per GMC standards
Fitness to practice
* Up-to-date knowledge and safe practice
Clinical skills
* Understanding of clinical risk management
Experience/Training
* Experience in Clinical Governance
* Interest in Acute Medicine
* Ambulatory care pathways experience
* Advanced Life Support certification
Knowledge
* Evidence-based practice
* Experience within and outside the specialty
* IT skills
Teaching
* Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Appraisal skills
* Medical Education qualification (desirable)
Leadership Skills
* Motivating and developing junior staff
* Medical management skills
* Interest in clinical management
Other Requirements
* Ability to work independently and in teams
* Trust-building with colleagues and patients
* Availability to return within 30 minutes when on call
* GMC registration and Specialist Register maintenance
Professional Development
* Commitment to ongoing learning and appraisal participation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Dr Hasan Raza
Title: Consultant Acute Physician and CSL Lead
Email: Additional information provided by Dr Chris Lindesay, Miss Lisa Bergin, and Dr. Ian Reckless.
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