Job summary
- Main area
- Consultant
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)
- Job ref
- 430-MED1654A-B
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Acute Medicine - Med Staff (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/02/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/03/2025
Employer heading
Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
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.
Job overview
This is an exciting time to join this expanding department and be part of the development and improvement of our front door frailty services including acute assessments in ED and SDEC; clinical responsibility with colleagues for our developing virtual ward, specialty reviews on inpatient wards, community multidisciplinary team meetings; advice for GPs and ambulatory care assessments. The successful applicant will be an integral part of a front door frailty service with 3 other established consultants.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will assist with shaping the services for elderly patients. They will join 10 Consultant Geriatricians, who provide the following: stroke, geriatric medicine, Orthogeriatric, perioperative care of the elderly, rehabilitation and frailty, front door Geriatrics and Virtual Ward. The Trust is working closely with community services and commissioners to develop a seamless pathway for patients across primary, community and acute care.
The postholder will be responsible for providing inpatient, acute front door admission avoidance, virtual ward (frailty) and outpatient services.
The main remit of the post will involve care of 15 General Medical inpatients with an elderly care focus, participation to the on-call Thrombolysis rota (weekends and Bank holidays), Perioperative Care of the Elderly Service and front door Frailty Service, Virtual ward and acute GIM on-calls.
Working for our organisation
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
Job Outline -
- Provide Consultant cover to 15-20 General Medical inpatients with a focus on Elderly care, developing the ward into a specialist Elderly Care Ward.
- Provide front door geriatric medicine services in ED and SDEC with other geriatrician colleagues and working with our excellent frailty therapy team.
- Support delivery of the virtual ward and front door frailty service in partnership with the community multi-disciplinary team.
- The successful candidate will participate in the general medical on-call / SDEC evening rota on the weekdays for the out of hours responsibility of acute medical patients. This will be on a 1:20 basis (21:00 – 08:00) and a 1:27 basis for weekends (08:00 – 08:00). Plus, participation in the daytime weekend acute stroke thrombolysis rota on a 1:10 basis.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential criteria
- Medical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of CCST
- Accreditation in Geriatric Medicine and GIM
Experience/ Training
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher medical training.
Desirable criteria
- Interest Peri-operative Care
- Interest in Frailty
- Interest in Front Door and interface geriatrics
- Interest in Stroke
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- Demonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable criteria
- Interest in medical management
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
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- Ability to teach effectively
Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Hasan Raza
- Job title
- CSU Lead Acute Medicine and Care of the Elderly
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01908997100
- Additional information
Further Information
For more information, please contact:
Dr Vicky Alner, Medical Director for Unplanned Care, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine, Clinical Lead for Geriatric Medicine
Dr Chris Lindesay Consultant Acute Physician & Divisional Director on [email protected]
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