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LAS ST1-2 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You should have undergraduate experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, be prepared for first on-call for acute admissions, and participate in a 1 in 10 on-call rota for a 0.50 WTE position.
  • You will assist in clinics, theatres, and on-call duties, maintain patient care continuity, support consultants, and be first on-call for acute admissions, working a 1 in 10 rota.

Requirements

  • This position is for a 0.50 WTE in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
  • Undergraduate experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is preferable.
  • The chosen candidate will be first on-call for acute admission.
  • The rota will be a 1 in 10 on-call rota.

Responsibilities

  • The chosen candidate will act as a ST1 - ST2 grade doctor under the direction of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology directorate which includes consultants, associate specialists, trust doctors, nursing & midwifery staff.
  • The programme will contain a mixture of antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics, obstetrics & gynaecology theatres and on-call commitments.
  • The junior staff are directly responsible to the Consultants for whom they work.
  • They are expected to provide support in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service by maintaining continuity of patient care, assisting at operations, Out-patient clinics and in the Labour wards.
  • The chosen candidate will be first on-call for acute admission.
  • The rota will be a 1 in 10 on-call rota.

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the LAS ST1-2 position?

The position is for a 0.50 WTE with a 1 in 10 on-call rota.

What kind of clinics and responsibilities will the candidate have?

The candidate will be involved in a mixture of antenatal clinics, gynaecology clinics, obstetrics & gynaecology theatres, and on-call commitments.

Is prior experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology necessary?

Undergraduate experience of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is preferable.

Who does the junior staff report to?

The junior staff are directly responsible to the Consultants for whom they work.

Will the candidate be involved in patient care?

Yes, the candidate is expected to provide support in all aspects of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology service by maintaining continuity of patient care.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include 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), and an extensive staff health and well-being programme.

How can interested candidates gather more information about the position?

Candidates can contact Jodie Bonsell, the Operational Manager, via email at jodie.bonsell@mkuh.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01908 997564, or they can reach out to Miss Nidhi Singh, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, at Nidhi.Singh@mkuh.nhs.uk.

Is Milton Keynes University Hospital a teaching hospital?

Yes, Milton Keynes University Hospital is a University Teaching Hospital in partnership with the University of Buckingham.

What are the recognitions of Milton Keynes University Hospital?

The hospital is undergoing significant investment and is proud to be rated good by the CQC.

Are there on-site facilities for staff?

Yes, there is an on-site nursery (chargeable) and extensive staff health and well-being programmes available.

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1001-5000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services for more than 400,000 people every year. Our mission: "Milton Keynes is a hospital committed to learning, to honesty, and to the best possible care and experience for every patient, every time."​ About us: Milton Keynes Hospital occupies a 60-hectare site to the south of the city centre. We are a medium sized district general hospital, serving Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The hospital has approximately 400 inpatient beds, and provides a broad range of general medical and surgical services. We have a busy A&E Department that manages all medical, surgical and child health emergency admissions. As our local population grows, we continue to develop our facilities. In addition to providing general acute services, Milton Keynes Hospital increasingly provides more specialist services, including cancer care, cardiology and oral surgery. We have responsibility for treating premature babies born locally. Some of the babies we treat are born as early as 24 weeks old (16 weeks early), and weigh as little as 500 grams.