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LAS FY1 in General Surgery
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2425449
Job summary
Join us as an LAS FY1 in General Surgery (fixed-term post until 2nd Feb 2027) and step into a role that will accelerate your development, challenge your clinical thinking, and place you at the heart of a supportive surgical team. In this post, you'll build confidence in managing acute and elective surgical patients while gaining hands-on experience that genuinely shapes your future career--whether you're consolidating foundation-level skills or returning to clinical practice.
Success here comes from curiosity, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning. You'll thrive if you're motivated to sharpen your clinical judgement, communicate well under pressure, and take ownership of your progression with guidance from approachable senior colleagues.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a visa to work, please note that we are currently unable to support sponsorship requests for this role.
At MKUH, you'll join a friendly, forward-thinking environment where your contribution is valued and your development matters. If you're looking for a place to learn quickly, feel supported, and make a real impact on patient care, this is the role for you.
Milton Keynes University Hospital is the major teaching hospital for Buckingham University medical school. Recently Buckingham University built a state-of-the-art academic centre on the Milton Keynes University Hospital site.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll provide day-to-day clinical support to the surgical team, applying strong history-taking and examination skills while caring for acutely unwell patients under senior guidance.
You'll contribute to safe, timely patient management by communicating clearly, documenting effectively, and working collaboratively within a busy multidisciplinary environment. Success will come from staying organised, making sound decisions with appropriate support, and demonstrating professionalism in every aspect of patient care
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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Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£41,226 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
430-SURG26-971A
Job locations
General Surgery - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an LAS FY1 Doctor in General Surgery at MKUH, you will work as part of a supportive surgical team delivering safe and effective care to both elective and emergency patients. Under the supervision of senior clinicians, you will take histories, examine patients, and contribute to daily ward management, ensuring that any changes in a patients condition are recognised and escalated appropriately.
Your role will involve assessing acutely unwell patients, carrying out initial management plans, and supporting the wider team with clinical tasks, investigations, and treatment pathways. You will participate in ward rounds, assist in surgical admissions, and contribute to the smooth flow of patients through the service.
Communication is a vital part of this position. You will be expected to maintain accurate documentation, hand over clearly to colleagues, and work closely with nurses, allied health professionals, and other specialties to coordinate patient care. You will also interact with patients and their families, providing updates and supporting them through their surgical journey.
Professionalism and teamwork are central to the role. You will be encouraged to manage your time effectively, prioritise competing tasks, and develop confidence in decision making while knowing when to seek senior input. The post provides the opportunity to build core foundation-level skills, develop good clinical judgement, and contribute positively to the functioning of a busy surgical department.
A commitment to high-quality patient care is expected. Applicants should demonstrate understanding of clinical governance, awareness of risk, recognition of their own limits, and engagement in learning from incidents. Evidence of participation in audit and an interest in teaching or supporting the development of others is desirable and will strengthen your application.
This role is designed to support your development while ensuring high standards of patient care. You will be part of an environment committed to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement, with access to supervision, feedback, and teaching opportunities throughout your placement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an LAS FY1 Doctor in General Surgery at MKUH, you will work as part of a supportive surgical team delivering safe and effective care to both elective and emergency patients. Under the supervision of senior clinicians, you will take histories, examine patients, and contribute to daily ward management, ensuring that any changes in a patients condition are recognised and escalated appropriately.
Your role will involve assessing acutely unwell patients, carrying out initial management plans, and supporting the wider team with clinical tasks, investigations, and treatment pathways. You will participate in ward rounds, assist in surgical admissions, and contribute to the smooth flow of patients through the service.
Communication is a vital part of this position. You will be expected to maintain accurate documentation, hand over clearly to colleagues, and work closely with nurses, allied health professionals, and other specialties to coordinate patient care. You will also interact with patients and their families, providing updates and supporting them through their surgical journey.
Professionalism and teamwork are central to the role. You will be encouraged to manage your time effectively, prioritise competing tasks, and develop confidence in decision making while knowing when to seek senior input. The post provides the opportunity to build core foundation-level skills, develop good clinical judgement, and contribute positively to the functioning of a busy surgical department.
A commitment to high-quality patient care is expected. Applicants should demonstrate understanding of clinical governance, awareness of risk, recognition of their own limits, and engagement in learning from incidents. Evidence of participation in audit and an interest in teaching or supporting the development of others is desirable and will strengthen your application.
This role is designed to support your development while ensuring high standards of patient care. You will be part of an environment committed to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement, with access to supervision, feedback, and teaching opportunities throughout your placement.
Person Specification
Application completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Applicants must hold GMC registration with a license to practise.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- NHS Experience
Fitness to practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Clinical skills
Essential
- History taking, examination and differential diagnosis
- Management of acute and chronically ill patients and diagnostic testing
- Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, insertion of central lines, peritoneal drains etc
- Assessment of all patients arriving for elective admission
- Effective communication skills and counselling including skills in breaking bad news
- Coordinating treatment and investigate procedures
- Discharge planning
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Person Specification
Application completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Applicants must hold GMC registration with a license to practise.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- NHS Experience
Fitness to practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
Clinical skills
Essential
- History taking, examination and differential diagnosis
- Management of acute and chronically ill patients and diagnostic testing
- Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, insertion of central lines, peritoneal drains etc
- Assessment of all patients arriving for elective admission
- Effective communication skills and counselling including skills in breaking bad news
- Coordinating treatment and investigate procedures
- Discharge planning
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
General Surgery - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
General Surgery - Med Staff (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)