An exciting opportunity for trainee or qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP’s) to join our Ophthalmology service has arisen. Based in our new unit in Central Milton Keynes, we have key roles in Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Cataract, and Urgent Eye Care.
These are key new roles to support and provide advanced care within our new unit. Our ambition is to transform the delivery of Ophthalmology care for the patients of Milton Keynes to match the national best practice guidance around the delivery of high-flow Ophthalmology. As an ACP you will be instrumental in shaping the service across the sub-specialities of ophthalmology.
As a trainee ACP the post holder will commence at Band 7 and is expected to be working to achieve the scope as described. They will be assesses and monitored throughout their training against these elements supported by the 4 pillars of advanced practice framework
We welcome applications from those seeking to develop their career as an ACP and those who are already working as an ACP in Ophthalmology. Candidates will be asked to express their subspeciality preference within their application.
We are looking for someone who can make a difference to patients and staff, modelling outstanding care every time and the ability to promote a positive team working ethic. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and flexible in your approach to care delivery and committed to quality improvement.
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU
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At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their engagement. (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Codrington Job title: Associate Chief Nurse Email address:
[email protected]We are committed to attracting the best candidates from all backgrounds to ensure we can represent our community within our workforce, we are therefore very keen to hear from groups which are currently underrepresented in our workforce at this level, such as BAME and other ethnic minority groups.
For further information and/or an informal discussion please contact Emma Codrington - Divisional Chief Nurse [email protected] or Tel: 01908996555, Ext 86072
Interview Date: 12th June 2025