Job summary
- Main area
- Locum Consultant
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term Contract from 1st April 2026 until 30th September 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED26-597A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Acute Medicine - Med Staff (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/04/2026
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
Consultant
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Fixed term full time (10 PA) Consultant in Geriatric/General Medicine. Salary will be based on the NHS Employers Consultant pay scale £109,725 - £145,478.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Physician in Geriatric Medicine. Candidates who are dual trained in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine would be welcome to apply and sub-specialty sessions would be considered and accommodated where possible.
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 8:2 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. The example in the job description outlines the Direct Clinical Care component (DCC) of the job plan. In addition, the candidate will be on the General medical on call rota (1:20 weekdays; 1:26 weekends and acute stroke / frailty weekend rota 1:11)
The successful candidate will join our friendly front door frailty team of geriatricians who cover frailty in the emergency department, frailty SDEC and virtual ward. The postholder will also rotate with the existing front door geriatricians into one of our geriatric wards and assist in developing our short stay geriatric unit. We also welcome an interest in surgical – geriatric liaison.
Main duties of the job
The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 8.:2 DCC/SPA. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.
Working for our organisation
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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There is a degree of flexibility within the job plan and this example is for illustrative purposes only. Where individuals have a speciality interest this can be considered and job planed if mutually beneficial.
This schedule outlines the Direct Clinical Care component (DCC) of the job plan. In addition the candidate will be on the General medial on call rota and MAU weekend rota. SPA activity and clinical admin can be delivered flexibly around the clinical shifts. SPA activity is outlined in the accompanying table and is delivered over the 5 week cycle rather than per week. It would be expected the successful candidate would organise their own timetable with regard to fitting this activity into the job plan. There would be flexibility to swap shifts to prevent longer periods of work inadvertently caused by the on call rotas.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential criteria
- Medical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
- IT skills
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
Desirable criteria
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- Ability to teach effectively
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 for Acute Medicine and COE
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Further Information
For more information, please contact:
Dr Cathryn Mainwaring; Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine;
Cathryn.mainwaring@ mkuh.nhs.uk
Dr Chris Lindesay Consultant Acute Physician & Divisional Director on [email protected]
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