Applications are invited to apply for a ConsultantGeneral andEmergency Surgeon at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This a vacant role at present.This post will be for 1 year initially with the view to make permanent.
This is replacement offering 10 programmed activities. 2 Additional programmed activities will be available, but these are subject to annual discussion and agreement and do not form part of the underlying contractual agreement.
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
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.
The hospital is the premier teaching hospital for the newly created University of Buckingham Medical School. The first students will graduate in 2019 and currently all years of medical students are being taught at the hospital. There are significant opportunities in the field of medical education both in the delivery and organisation of teaching. A teaching and research background would be highly advantageous when applying for this position.
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.
Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues. The Chief Executive and/or Medical Director would also be happy to meet with doctors interested in this role, commitments allowing.
Our staff are the happiest NHS staff; MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• 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.
An outstanding 97% of the medical and dental professionals surveyed feel their roles make a difference to patients and service users,
The job plan is based on 4-week cycle. Job planned is annualised between 4 Consultant Emergency Surgeons.
Activity
Frequency
Number of PA/ week
On call / Admitting consultant (8-20) & CEPOD theatre cover (13-20)
1:4
4.77 PA DCC
CEPOD theatre cover (8-13) & Emergency Surgical clinic (13-18)
1:5
2.8 PA DCC
Elective week (theatre)
1:4
0.31 PA DCC
On-Call weekends and nights (18-8) - predictable & unpredictable
1:12
1.37 PA DCC
SPA
2 SPA
2 SPA
Admin
0.75 PA
Total
12 PA
On-Call: Hand-over, morning WR, Hot-clinic, Evening WR, handover to night on-call.
CEPOD theatre cover – managing workload of cases in emergency theatre during the day
Elective week – scheduled Monday AM theatre list, SPA
Weekend On-Call: predictable 8-14, handover, WR, emergency theatre
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024