Job vacancy: Consultant in Haematology, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Job summary

Main area: Consultant
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)
Job ref: 430-MED2082A

Employer: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Haematology - Med Staff (Dept)
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 11/03/2025

Consultant in Haematology

Consultant

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants will be contracted to provide Haematology services along with their 5 consultant colleagues to Milton Keynes University Hospital

The post-holder would be expected to have an interest in malignant Haematology and contribute to developing the department further.

The Trust has close clinical and academic ties with Oxford University Hospitals and the successful applicant will participate in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students associated with the University of Oxford and the University of Buckingham Medical School.

Person specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential criteria

Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
MRCP(UK) or equivalent
Medical degree
FRCPath or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice

Desirable criteria

Breadth of experience within and outside specialty

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Postgraduate experience, including higher medical training at specialist registrar or senior registrar level. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing patients with bleeding disorders
Experience of managing patients with sickle cell disorders

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Teaching

Essential criteria

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 criteria

Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
A qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma

Leadership/ Management skills

Essential criteria

Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff

Desirable criteria

Interest in medical management

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to work independently as well as part of the Haematology team
To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B plus proof of HbsAg negative status
Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist Register

Desirable criteria

Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management

Research and Audit

Essential criteria

Able to appraise research
Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine

Desirable criteria

Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of haematology
Participation in haematology-based research

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 385.3KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Magbor Akanni
Job title: Consultant Haematologist and Department Lead
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01908995816

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Consultant in Haematology

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential criteria

Knowledge

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Desirable criteria

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

Teaching

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Leadership/ Management skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Other requirements

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Research and Audit

Essential criteria

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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