ConsultantAnaesthetics

Consultant in Anaesthetist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Milton Keynes

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

Job Title: Consultant Anaesthetist - (Substantive) Department: Anaesthetics and ITU Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum Programmed Activities: 10 Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant in Anaesthetics (acute pain management/ Perioperative Medicine at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This post is to add to the current cohort of anaesthetists at MKUH. Additional programmed activities may be available, but these are subject to annual discussion and agreement and do not form part of the underlying contractual agreement. Applicants are required to be on eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Consultant in Anaesthetist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Consultant Anaesthetist at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust The consultant appointment is a new post within the Anaesthetic team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide a general anaesthetic elective and emergency service for a busy DGH hospital. The post is a 1 in 14 non-resident on-call and will attract a 3% on-call frequency supplement. The department works flexibility in terms of lists and working days, however this can be negotiated. Candidates with an interest in acute pain management or perioperative medicine would be welcomed.

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. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital - For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes

Person specification

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Medical degree
FRCA or equivalent
Commensurate with FRCA
SIA in Obstetrics
Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Evidence of organising and delivering teaching at under-graduate and post graduate level
Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff
Ability to work effectively and productively in a team
Self-motivation and leadership skills
Appropriate IT skills for a consultant post in anaesthesia
Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently as well as part of the Anaesthetic Directorate
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
Will need to reside within 10 miles of the Hospital or half an hour's travelling time for on call commitments
Able to appraise research
Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Thorough understanding of the principles of audit
Postgraduate experience including higher anaesthetic training. (Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential and dedicated training)

Desirable

Further qualifications with a special interest
Knowledge and skills in Human Factors and Crisis Resource Management for anaesthesia
Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
Evidence of Training in Medical Education
Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of anaesthesia and Critical Care
Participation anaesthesia based research