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.

Main duties of the job
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.

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.

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.

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Job responsibilities
Job Outline

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate
• To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.
• To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.
• Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Participate in the General on-call rota.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy at all times.
• To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Teaching

• To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff
• To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
• To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff

Research and Audit

• To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development
• To implement audit and research findings as appropriate

Management & Communication

• To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.
• To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary
• To assist in the effective handling of patients complaints

Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
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

Desirable

• Further qualifications with a special interest

Knowledge
Essential

• Commensurate with FRCA

Clinical Experience
Essential

• SIA in Obstetrics

Communication Skills
Essential

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

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in Human Factors and Crisis Resource Management for anaesthesia

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of organising and delivering teaching at under-graduate and post graduate level

Desirable

• Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
• Evidence of Training in Medical Education

Leadership/ Management skills
Essential

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

Personal Attributes
Essential

• 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

Other requirements
Essential

• 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

Research and Audit
Essential

• Able to appraise research
• Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
• Thorough understanding of the principles of audit

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of anaesthesia and Critical Care
• Participation anaesthesia based research

Experience/Training
Essential

• Postgraduate experience including higher anaesthetic training. (Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential and dedicated training)

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).

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.