Job summary
Applications are invited for two Consultant Gastroenterologists to join the dynamic and forward-thinking Gastroenterology Department at Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join team dedicated to deliver high-quality patient care, service innovation, and clinical excellence.
The successful candidates will contribute to a comprehensive gastroenterology service, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team within a modern and expanding department. The posts offer opportunities to develop specialist interests while participating fully in inpatient service, outpatient clinics, endoscopy, and on-call services.
We welcome applications from candidates holding CCT/CESR (or equivalent) in Gastroenterology. One of the post would welcome candidates with experience in capsule endoscopy and doing advanced polypectomies including EMRs. The 2nd post is general gastroenterology with interest in UGI luminal therapeutic/HPB candidates with developing expertise and a demonstrable commitment to other areas in gastroenterology will be fully supported through training, mentorship, and service development opportunities. Any qualifications or experience as trainer and educator will be appreciated also.
Applicants must hold CCT/CESR in Gastroenterology (or equivalent qualifications recognised by the GMC) or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. CESR applicants must have written GMC confirmation of a successful application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join a committed team, contributing to the maintenance and enhancement of the provision of the gastroenterology and hepatology services, as well as meeting the demands of the endoscopy service.
The role encompasses mainly providing general endoscopy as well as gastroenterology clinics, there is also the ability to develop services if this is an area of special interest.
The candidates will be expected to embrace the other aspects of DGH gastroenterology including attendance and involvement with UGI MDT, and will be required to partake in the out of hours GI bleeding rota and future expansion of 7 day service.
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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline
a. The main duties are to provide elective and emergency care to general gastroenterology and hepatology medical patients presenting to Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
b. To provide out-of-hour GI bleeding rota cover currently 1 in 7 rota (0.6 PA on call with 0.45 PA of weekend ward cover and 5% supplement is payable)
c. Be involved in ward and inpatient care as part of the role, including acting as the W22 bed holder on a rotational basis to support safe patient care. This includes managing gastroenterology/hepatology inpatients, as well as some general medicine patients, admitted both acutely and electively, and providing specialist gastroenterology input for inpatients under other specialties.
c. Responsibilities which relate to a special interest will be supported. There will be opportunities to develop special interests.
d. Professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff.
e. Responsible for carrying out teaching, as requested by the College Tutor. This will involve contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities, both locally and nationally. There is opportunity to get involved in teaching of Buckingham medical school students.
f. Requirement to participate in the Directorates medical audit activities and take a share in running the education activities including teaching and audit.
g. Involvement in research is encouraged.
h. The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the contribution to management roles and responsibilities. Subject to the provision of the Terms and Conditions of the Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation on clinical matters, and to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of their patients to be able to contact them when necessary.
j. All medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.
k. The successful candidate agrees to have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, the successful candidate will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grades as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as the initial source of advice to such doctors on their careers.
l. The post holder will get appropriate financial support and study leave to achieve their CPD
m. The post holder is expected to undergo an annual job planning and appraisal as a contractual obligation.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Medical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Specialist Registration
- Accreditation in General (internal) Medicine and Gastroenterology
Desirable
- Higher degree in relevant subject
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Higher specialist training with CCT in Gastroenterology
- CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for specialist registration
- Advanced Life Support Certificate
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance activities
- Demonstrable experience in teaching
- Interest and commitment to gastroenterology
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in service developments
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Understanding the governance as relevant to the post
Desirable
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Accredited and independent for upper and lower endoscopy
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Experience or interest in therapeutic endoscopy, capsule endoscopy and ERCP
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Demonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
- Interest in medical management
Teaching
Essential
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- TTT certificate
- A qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma/cerrtificate
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- Ability to teach effectively
Transport
Essential
- Must be able, when on call, to return to the hospital if required within thirty minutes
Desirable
- Car driver
- Own transport
Circumstances
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gastro - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)
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