Specialty Doctor in General Surgery | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £59,175 - £95,400 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 November 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6698707/430-SURG1387A |
Summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor post in General Surgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This post involves working on a resident on-call rota covering Emergency Surgery, so depending on the agreement, this post would normally exceed the basic 10 PA full-time contract.
The General Surgery CSU consists of 21 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 12 Specialty Doctors, 2 Trust Doctors, 3 Senior House Officers and 12 FY1s. The department has a strong history of developing and supporting Specialty Doctors working towards achieving Specialist Registration.
All Medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.
This post will involve working on a resident on-call rota, as well as other duties such as day-to-day running of the ward and, when required, assisting Consultants in theatre. Therefore, depending on the agreement, this post would normally exceed the basic 10 PA full-time contract.
The registrars in the general surgical team cross-cover 4 theatre sessions (including robotic theatre), clinics and endoscopy sessions.
The successful candidate will be expected to have GMC Registration and Medical degree & FRCS/MRCS or equivalent. Experience at Registrar level in General and Emergency Surgery is desirable. They should have the ability to manage common surgical emergencies.
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.
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 programm
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.
This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder.
Potential applicants who are visiting the Trust are welcome to approach the Executive team through the relevant lead Executive in order to meet on the day if this can be arranged. Shortlisted applicants for consultant posts are encouraged to meet with the Chief Executive and /or Medical Director.
Main responsibilities:
Experience/Training:
• Experience at Registrar level in General and Emergency Surgery
• Ability to manage common surgical emergencies including operative management
• Adequate experience of the speciality of General Surgery to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patients
Clinical Skills:
• Experience in the management of patients with general surgical problems.
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
• Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Oct 2024