LAS FY1 in General Surgery

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Foundation Year 1 Doctor in General Surgery to join a supportive team. You will take histories, perform examinations, and contribute to daily ward management under supervision from senior clinicians.

You will assess acutely unwell patients, help develop initial management plans, and support the wider team with investigations and pathways. The role emphasizes communication, documentation, and collaborative care within a busy

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Willingness to work as part of a surgical team under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take histories and perform examinations under supervision.
• Contribute to ward rounds, admissions and patient flow in General Surgery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handover to colleagues.
• Communicate with patients, families and multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care.

Job description

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 patient's 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.

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.

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

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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