Milton Keynes

Programmed Activities: 10

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 

This is a new post offering 10 programmed activities. 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.     

A wide range of sub specialty interest can be accommodated. Obstetrics special interest, Oncology, Urogynaecology/ would be desirable. Potential applicants are invited to discuss areas of sub-specialty interest with clinical managers at the Trust prior to application.     

There are 11 Consultant Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 5 Specialist Trainees and 9 Trust Doctors at registrar level, with 8 trainees and 1 trust doctor at SHO level. There is 2 tier registrar rota during the day and night. The approximate number of births is around 4000 

There will be 1in 11 on-call rota commitments including Labour Ward hot week (1in 11) and an Emergency Gynae hot week (1in 12, AM session only). This additional post will ensure delivery of consultant led ward round morning and evening, 7 days a week as per Ockenden recommendations.  

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching both under and postgraduate students associated with the University of Buckingham and will also be expected to support colleagues doing these activities as part of his or her arranged job plan. 

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital. 

The hospital is the premier teaching hospital for the newly created University of Buckingham Medical School. There are significant opportunities in the field of medical education. A teaching and research background would be highly advantageous when applying for this position. 

We believe the continued growth of the hospital will allow us to expand and improve our services to offer the very best care to the people of Milton Keynes, and beyond. 

Located just 50 miles north of London, Milton Keynes has excellent access to the capital whilst being centrally located for Oxford and Cambridge and having ease of access to the north. Lying in attractive countryside, Milton Keynes offers first class facilities for sport, theatre, music, shopping and dining. 

Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues. The Chief Executive and/or Medical Director would also be happy to meet with doctors interested in this role, commitments allowing.

To apply for this post, please click the Apply button quoting reference number 430-MED5002WC.

Please submit your CV by attaching it to your application.

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately, 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.

Please note that full GMC registration and licence to practise is an essential for this role. If you do not currently have GMC registration, but you are in the process of applying, please use the supporting information section of the application form to provide an update about the status of your GMC application. Candidates without GMC registration at the time of shortlisting will not be considered.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th October 2021.
Interview date: 21st October 2021.